NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan etched their names in IPL record books by forging the highest 8th-wicket partnership in the tournament’s history during the match against Delhi Capitals on Friday.
The duo came together at the crease with LSG struggling at 94/7 against Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. However, they showcased remarkable resilience and determination, stitching together an unbeaten 73-run partnership.
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This partnership not only stands as the highest 8th-wicket stand in IPL history but also ranks as the second-highest partnership for the 8th wicket or below in the tournament’s history.
The record for the highest partnership in this category belongs to Gujarat Titans’ Rashid Khan and Alzarri Joseph, who put on an 88-run stand against Mumbai Indians in the previous edition of the tournament.
Following closely behind, the duo of Brad Hodge and James Faulkner holds the third spot with a 69-run partnership for Rajasthan Royals in 2014 against Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad.
In their innings, Badoni played a pivotal role, scoring his maiden IPL fifty in 31 balls. He displayed a blend of caution against spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel before unleashing his attacking strokes against the pacers. Arshad, on the other hand, provided valuable support to Badoni, contributing with crucial runs and showcasing his batting prowess.
Their heroic effort with the bat ensured that LSG posted a challenging total of 167/7 in their allotted 20 overs, providing their bowlers with a competitive target to defend after winning the toss and opting to bat first.
(With ANI inputs)