Ayush Badoni has made waves in domestic cricket and the IPL (Instagram.com/ayush_badoni1)
Ayush Badoni, born on December 3, 1999, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, has emerged as one of Indian cricket’s promising young talents.
Growing up in Delhi, a city known for its fierce cricketing competition, Ayush Badoni was drawn to the sport from an early age. In February 2022, Badoni was bought by Lucknow Super Giants in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League.
Badoni’s passion and dedication for the sport were evident during his schooling at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, where he balanced academics with his burgeoning cricket career.
Ayush completed his further studies at Venkateshwara College, while also continuing his cricketing journey.
Under the guidance of Coach Tarah Sinha, Ayush honed his skills, particularly in the middle-order batting position, where his aggressive style of play began to catch the eye of selectors and coaches alike.
Category
FC
List A
T20s
IPL
Matches
14
18
89
56
Runs
1063
540
1582
963
HS
205*
100
80*
74
Avg
55.94
38.57
29.84
26.75
50s
3
3
9
6
100s
3
1
0
0
Ayush Badoni IPL Career
Ayush Badoni for LSG in the IPL (X.com/@IPL)
The young Delhi cricketer plays for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). LSG bought him in the 2022 mega auction and has been a key batsman in their middle order since then. In the 2025 IPL auction, LSG retained him for ₹4 crore.
Ayush Badoni IPL Stats
Category
Stat
Matches
56
Runs
963
HS
74
Avg
26.75
50s
6
100s
0
Ayush Badoni First Class Stats
Ayush Badoni made his first-class debut for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy during the 2022–23 season, opening the innings against Saurashtra at Rajkot on January 3, 2023. Just a few matches into his career, he scored a brilliant 191 against Hyderabad.
Category
Stat
Matches
14
Runs
1063
HS
205*
Avg
55.94
50s
3
100s
3
Ayush Badoni List A Career
Badoni made his List A debut for Delhi in the 2021–22 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Since then, he has shown promise as a middle-order batter with a composed approach and sharp stroke play. His ability to anchor innings and contribute under pressure highlights his potential in the limited-overs format.
Ayush Badoni List A Stats
Category
Stat
Matches
18
Runs
540
HS
100
Avg
38.57
50s
3
100s
1
Ayush Badoni T2Os Career
Young batter, Badoni made his domestic T20 debut for Delhi in the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on January 11, 2021, showcasing early promise in the shortest format.
Ayush Badoni T2Os Stats
Category
Stat
Matches
89
Runs
1582
HS
80*
Avg
29.84
50s
9
100s
0
FAQs: Ayush Badoni Career
Q.1. What is the salary of Ayush Badoni?
Ans. 25-year-old Ayush Badoni is a commonly heard name in the Indian domestic circuit. He plays for the Delhi state in the senior category of cricket. However, there’s no publicly available data on the salary of Ayush Badoni.
Q.2. Which team is Ayush Badoni in the IPL?
Ans. Young Ayush Badoni was retained by the Lucknow Super Giants for INR 4 Crore.
Q.3. What is the highest score of Ayush Badoni in IPL?
Ans. Till the IPL 2025 season, Ayush Badoni has scored 6 half-centuries with his highest score being 74.
Q.4. What type of bowling does Ayush Badoni bowl?
Ans. Apart from being a skillful batter, Badoni is also a handy off-spinner.