In a spectacular display of batting prowess, Delhi's cricketers turned the opening day of their Ranji Trophy 2025 encounter against Himachal Pradesh into a run-feast, amassing an impressive 306 runs for the loss of just 4 wickets at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
Dominant Batting Display
The capital team's batsmen made full use of the batting-friendly conditions, treating the Himachal Pradesh bowling attack with disdain throughout the day's play. The foundation was laid by the experienced Dhruv Shorey, who crafted a patient yet effective 73 runs, setting the stage for the middle order to capitalize.
Badoni's Brilliance Steals the Show
The standout performer of the day was undoubtedly Ayush Badoni, who remained unbeaten on 89 at stumps. Playing with aggressive intent and remarkable shot selection, Badoni's innings included 11 boundaries and 2 massive sixes, putting Delhi in complete control of the match.
Solid Contributions Across the Board
Supporting acts came from various quarters as Delhi built their commanding position:
- Vaibhav Sharma contributed a valuable 41 runs
- Himmat Singh added 38 crucial runs to the total
- The batting lineup demonstrated depth and resilience throughout the day
Himachal's Bowling Struggles
The Himachal Pradesh bowlers found little joy on a pitch that offered minimal assistance to the bowlers. Despite picking up four wickets, they struggled to contain the flow of runs as Delhi's batsmen maintained a healthy scoring rate throughout the day's play.
As Day 1 concluded with Delhi at 306/4, all eyes will be on Ayush Badoni as he resumes his innings on Day 2, just 11 runs shy of what would be a well-deserved century. The capital team appears well-positioned to post a mammoth first-innings total and take complete control of this Ranji Trophy encounter.
