Delhi captain Ayush Badoni made 217 off 246 balls as Delhi declared on 648 for 6 against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy at Palam. Gujarat were 98 for 2 at stumps on day two, still 550 runs behind in the Elite Group C match.
New Delhi, India: Delhi did not just beat Gujarat’s bowlers, they outlasted them. By the time Ayush Badoni’s innings ended and the declaration came on Monday, the scoreboard read 648 for 6 and Gujarat were facing a mountain.
A platform built on day one
The foundation was laid on the opening day, when Priyansh Arya made 199 off 220 balls and added 234 with Badoni for the fourth wicket. Arya fell one short of a double century, but the partnership had already set Delhi up for a huge total.
Badoni goes big
Badoni resumed on day two and kept going. His 217 came off 246 balls and included 22 fours and two sixes, and it was his third first-class double century. Sumit Mathur and Anuj Rawat both contributed half-centuries as Delhi declared at 648 for 6.
Gujarat’s long road back
Gujarat had to bat for 35 overs before stumps and ended the day on 98 for 2, 550 runs behind. They will need to bat deep to avoid an innings defeat.
Innings: Ayush Badoni 217 (246 balls, 22 fours, 2 sixes); Delhi 648 for 6 declared v Gujarat (Ranji Trophy Elite Group C, Palam, Monday, 19 October 2026)
At stumps: Gujarat 98 for 2 after 35 overs, trailing by 550
