IPL: Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan post record 8th-wicket stand
Lucknow Super Giants youngster Ayush Badoni played a valiant knock of an unbeaten 55 against the Delhi Capitals in match number 26 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Friday. LSG were 57/2 after six overs before being reduced to 94/7. However, Badoni foiled DC, adding an unbeaten 73-run stand alongside Arshad Khan (20*). This is now a record eighth-wicket stand.
Badoni and Arshad floor DC
LSG were in big trouble as the Capitals looked in control after 14 overs (100/7). Badoni broke free and attacked Mukesh Kumar in the 15th over. The next two overs of spin saw the two players work singles and twos. The running between the wickets stood out. Khaleel Ahmed was dispatched for 18 before 24 runs came off the next two.
A record stand for Badoni and Arshad
As per ESPNcricinfo, Badoni and Arshad's 73*-run stand is the best in IPL history for the 8th wicket. The duo broke the previous best tally of 69 runs between James Faulkner and Brad Hodge for the Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians in 2014. Overall, this is the eighth instance of 50-plus stands for the 8th wicket in the cash-rich league.
Badoni attains these unique IPL feats for LSG
As per Cricbuzz, Badoni is involved in each of the top 8 highest partnerships for LSG for 6th wicket or below. Notably, he has been involved in four fifty-plus stands for 6th wicket or below for LSG. Two of his highest stands have come alongside Nicholas Pooran. Meanwhile, batting at number 7, Badoni owns 204 runs from 7 innings at 51 (SR: 152.33).
A third IPL fifty for Badoni
Badoni scored 55* from 35 balls versus DC (4s: 5, 6s: 1). Playing his 33rd match in the IPL, Badoni owns 483 runs at 21.95. He smashed his third IPL fifty. Badoni's strike rate reads 131.96. He owns 32 fours and 20 sixes.
