IPL 2026: Ayush Badoni Exits After Scoring First Half-Century Against KKR
At Eden Gardens on April 9, 2026, Ayush Badoni produced a brisk half-century but was dismissed on the next ball. The knock arrived during Lucknow Super Giants’ chase of 181 set by Kolkata Knight Riders.
Match overview
LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first. KKR posted 181 while batting first.
Lucknow began the chase positively but lost several wickets in the middle overs. At the time of the report, LSG were 128 for 7 and needed 54 runs from 24 balls.
Badoni’s innings and milestone
In IPL 2026, Ayush Badoni exited immediately after reaching his first half-century of the season against KKR. He reached fifty off 34 balls.
Badoni struck seven fours and two sixes during the innings. He cleared the ropes with a huge six off Anukul Roy to bring up his fifty, then fell to the very next delivery.
The innings also marked a personal landmark. Badoni completed 1,000 IPL runs for Lucknow Super Giants.
He became only the second Indian batter to reach that mark for LSG, joining skipper KL Rahul.
Match situation after the wicket
Badoni’s dismissal proved costly for the chase. The loss came at a moment when momentum could have shifted toward LSG.
With seven wickets down, the required rate climbed. The chase remained fragile heading into the final overs.
Key facts
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- Date: April 9, 2026.
- Target set by KKR: 181.
- LSG score at report: 128/7, need 54 from 24 balls.
- Ayush Badoni: 50 off 34 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes.
- Badoni reached 1,000 IPL runs for Lucknow Super Giants.
Report by Filmogaz.com.
