‘I used to be simply trying to…’: Ayush Badoni on hitting world report 19 sixes | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

‘I used to be simply trying to…’: Ayush Badoni on hitting world report 19 sixes | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Ayush Badoni, captain of South Delhi Superstarz, believes his potential to timing the ball is the explanation behind his record-breaking 55-ball 165-run effort in opposition to North Delhi Strikers within the Delhi Premier League. Badoni smashed a report 19 sixes through the match.
The 24-year-old right-hander’s excellent efficiency on Saturday helped his membership win by a rating of 112 runs.
Ayush broke the report for probably the most sixes by a batter in an innings, held collectively by Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan and West Indian nice Chris Gayle. In T20 video games, Chauhan and Gayle had every hit 18 sixes. Ayush additionally established a 286-run stand for the second wicket with opener Priyansh Arya.
“I used to be simply trying to time the ball properly, I by no means thought I might find yourself hitting 19 sixes in an innings. I simply concentrate on timing the ball and never attempting to hit the ball arduous,” Badoni informed PTI Movies.

In his temporary cricket profession, Badoni, who performs for the Lucknow Tremendous Giants within the IPL, has had a good run at bat within the competitors. A number of groups can be keeping track of the batsman after his valiant efficiency within the present DPL.
“I’m not serious about the (IPL) mega public sale but; my focus is on profitable the Delhi Premier League proper now as a skipper,” he mentioned.
“Taking part in within the IPL has made life so much simpler for me as a batter right here (DPL). We face world-class bowlers there, after which coming right here and enjoying turns into comparatively straightforward.”
Assistant coach Jonty Rhodes of LSG likened Badoni to hard-hitting Herschelle Gibbs, a former Proteas participant.
“Jonty and I’ve an awesome relationship. I need to thank him for his form phrases and simply need to say that ‘see you quickly, Jonty’.”
Badoni has led South Delhi Superstarz from the entrance. He and Priyansh Arya have scored 1,091 runs between them within the DPL’s first season. Good partnerships relieve strain on batters coming down the order, the captain acknowledged.
“I do know that Priyansh and I’ve performed properly and our batting does assist take the strain off the crew. However they arrive and inform me after the sport that they too are desirous to contribute with the bat. There are a number of kids who’ve impressed and now it’s our flip to groom them properly,” he mentioned.