Ayush Badoni is a 26-year-old Delhi batting all-rounder who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League and was named into the India A squad on 8 November 2026 for the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha. A right-handed middle-order batter who bowls handy off-breaks, Badoni has built his reputation as a finisher who can clear the ropes at will — most famously with a world-record 19 sixes in a single Delhi Premier League innings in 2024.
| Full Name | Ayush Badoni |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Date of Birth | 3 December 1999 |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Cricketer (batting all-rounder) |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off break |
| Teams | Delhi; Lucknow Super Giants; India A; India Under-19 |
| Known For | 19 sixes in a Delhi Premier League innings; 54 on IPL debut; India A call-up for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
Early Life
Ayush Badoni was born on 3 December 1999 in Delhi, India. His family hails from Kwili village in the Devprayag block of Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, and later settled in the national capital. His father, Vivek Badoni, is a documentary filmmaker, and his mother, Vibha Badoni, is a school teacher who initially wanted her son to prioritise his studies over cricket. He has a younger brother, Pratyush Badoni.
Badoni was introduced to cricket at a young age and was enrolled at the International Cricket Academy of Delhi when he was nine. He studied at Modern School on Barakhamba Road in New Delhi and later at Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi. He came through Delhi’s age-group system and was coached in the capital’s cricketing circles, including under noted Delhi coach Tarak Sinha, before breaking into senior domestic cricket.
His early promise was visible at youth level. Badoni was part of the India Under-19 set-up and won the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup with India in Bangladesh in 2018.
Career
Badoni made his Twenty20 debut for Delhi on 11 January 2021 in the 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He went on to establish himself as a middle-order batter for Delhi across formats, and his first-class numbers underline how quickly he adapted to the longer game. Per ESPNcricinfo (via Wikipedia, 12 September 2025), he had scored 1,370 runs in 16 first-class matches at an average of 65.23, with four centuries and a top score of 205 not out, along with 15 wickets at 19.53 with his off-breaks.
His finest red-ball innings so far came in November 2024, when — captaining Delhi — he struck his maiden double century, 205 not out off 216 balls against Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy, driving his side home. In List A cricket he has 540 runs in 18 matches, while in T20 cricket he has passed 1,200 runs in 77 matches. Fellow Delhi batter Priyansh Arya is another product of the same Delhi system who has risen alongside him.
Badoni’s most famous innings, however, came in the Delhi Premier League in August 2024. Playing for South Delhi Superstarz against North Delhi Strikers, he smashed 165 runs from just 55 balls, including eight fours and 19 sixes. As reported by The Times of India on 1 September 2024, the 19 sixes set a world record for the most sixes in a T20 match, passing Chris Gayle’s mark. The Delhi Premier League operates below official Twenty20 status, but the innings made Badoni a household name among IPL watchers overnight.
In the IPL, Lucknow Super Giants bought Badoni for ₹20 lakh at the auction in February 2022, and he announced himself immediately. On 28 March 2022, in Lucknow’s first-ever IPL match against Gujarat Titans, he scored 54 runs on debut. He stayed with the franchise at the same ₹20 lakh price through the 2023 and 2024 seasons, carving out a role as a reliable middle-order hitter who strikes at around 140.
Across his IPL career so far he has scored more than 1,100 runs in 60-plus matches, with a strike rate close to 140 and a best of 74. The 2025 season was his best IPL campaign up to that point, and his value was recognised ahead of the 2026 season, when Lucknow retained him for ₹4 crore — a twenty-fold rise on the price at which they first bought him. He wears squad number 11 for the Super Giants and remains one of the few uncapped Indian batters trusted to finish games for his side.
India A and the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026
Badoni’s next big stage arrived on 8 November 2026, when the BCCI named him in the India A squad for the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 in Doha, Qatar, from 19 to 29 November. He comes in as the replacement for Rajat Patidar, who withdrew from the squad after informing the BCCI that he wants to manage his existing injury concerns and should not be considered for selection in the 50-over format for now.
The same BCCI announcement reshuffled the leadership group: Rinku Singh was named vice-captain, with Tilak Varma continuing to lead the side. India A are placed in Group B alongside the United Arab Emirates, Nepal and Pakistan A, and open their campaign against Nepal A on 20 November. Badoni had been playing for Delhi against Services in the Ranji Trophy when the call-up came, and the tournament is his chance to push for higher honours after years of consistent domestic and IPL performances.
Personal Life
Badoni, 26, keeps a low public profile away from cricket. He is unmarried, and no girlfriend or relationship has been publicly reported; profiles of the cricketer consistently describe him as focused on his career. His family remains closely involved — his father supported his cricket from the start, even as his mother hoped he would keep his education first.
Ayush Badoni Net Worth 2026
There is no publicly disclosed figure for Ayush Badoni’s net worth in 2026, and this article does not estimate one. Online estimates vary wildly — from around $35,000 on one bio site to ₹10–15 crore on another — and none comes from a reliable source. The one verified income fact is his IPL contract: bought by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹20 lakh in 2022 and retained ahead of IPL 2026 for ₹4 crore per season, alongside his Delhi domestic match fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ayush Badoni?
Ayush Badoni is 26 years old. He was born on 3 December 1999 in Delhi, India, and turns 27 on 3 December 2026.
What is Ayush Badoni’s height?
Ayush Badoni is 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) tall, as listed by Wikipedia and CREX. Some biography websites list 5 ft 7 in or 5 ft 8 in, but 5 ft 6 in is the most widely cited figure.
Which IPL team does Ayush Badoni play for?
Badoni plays for Lucknow Super Giants. He was bought for ₹20 lakh at the IPL 2022 auction, scored 54 on debut against Gujarat Titans on 28 March 2022, and was retained for ₹4 crore ahead of IPL 2026.
Why is Ayush Badoni in the news in November 2026?
On 8 November 2026 the BCCI named Badoni in the India A squad for the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 in Doha (19–29 November), as the replacement for the injured Rajat Patidar. Rinku Singh was named vice-captain, with Tilak Varma captaining the side.
What is Ayush Badoni’s 19 sixes record?
In August 2024, playing for South Delhi Superstarz against North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League, Badoni hit 19 sixes in an innings of 165 off 55 balls — reported by The Times of India as a world record for sixes in a T20 match. The Delhi Premier League is not an official Twenty20 competition.
What is Ayush Badoni’s net worth?
Badoni’s net worth is not publicly disclosed. Online estimates range from around $35,000 to ₹10–15 crore, but none comes from a reliable source. His verified IPL salary with Lucknow Super Giants is ₹4 crore per season from 2026.
