LSG’s Ayush Badoni: We Came Up Short Against DC

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) middle-order batsman Ayush Badoni expressed his thoughts following the team's loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), citing that LSG fell short by 10-20 runs in the match. Badoni, who delivered a stellar performance with a fifty in the IPL 2024 clash, acknowledged the team's defeat against DC at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Despite his impressive knock of 55 runs from 35 balls, including five boundaries and a maximum, Badoni lamented the team's inability to reach their desired target. Reflecting on his innings, Badoni shared insights into his approach, stating, "I aimed to stay at the crease till the end to ensure our team reached a competitive total. However, we fell short of our target by 10-20 runs." Acknowledging the DC bowlers' prowess, particularly Kuldeep Yadav's exceptional performance, Badoni emphasized the need for LSG to bridge the gap in runs to secure victories in future encounters. In a positive note, Badoni highlighted the unwavering support and motivation he receives from captain KL Rahul and coach Justin Langer, expressing gratitude for their belief in his abilities. Recapping the match, Delhi Capitals secured a historic victory with a six-wicket win, marking LSG's first failure to defend a target of more than 160 on their home turf in the Indian Premier League. Despite a valiant effort from Badoni and Arshad Khan, DC emerged victorious, propelled by standout performances from debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk and skipper Rishabh Pant. Kuldeep Yadav's exceptional bowling display earned him the Player of the Match award, highlighting DC's dominance in the encounter.