Badoni joins Kohli, Gambhir in elite list with back-to-back double tons

NewsSports NewsCricket NewsRanji Trophy: Ayush Badoni joins Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir in elite list with back-to-back double tons Ranji Trophy: Ayush Badoni joins Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir in elite list with back-to-back double tons Edited by Nitesh Dubey / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 27, 2026, 20:09 IST Ayush Badoni continued his remarkable run in first-class cricket, producing another double century to join the likes of Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir in an elite list of Indian batters.

The Delhi captain struck an unbeaten 210 against Jharkhand in their Ranji Trophy Group C encounter on Tuesday, putting his side in a commanding position after following up his 217 against Gujarat earlier this month.Badoni's second successive double hundred helped Delhi pile up 515 before declaring their innings.

He also shared a mammoth 334-run partnership with Sumit Mathur, who remained unbeaten on 150 off 253 balls at the declaration.In reply, Jharkhand reached 131 for four at stumps on Day 2, with Utkarsh Singh batting on 53 as Delhi retained control of the contest.

Watch Devdutt Padikkal Interview: India's No.3 opens up on Perth, Sri Lanka and preps for New Zealand With his latest double century, Badoni became the 21st Indian batter to score consecutive double hundreds in first-class cricket.

Delhi greats Kohli and Gambhir are among the notable names to have achieved the feat.The 26-year-old's latest innings further underlined his consistency in the longer format, where he averages more than 60. After scoring 217 against Gujarat, Badoni carried his form into the Jharkhand fixture, producing another commanding knock to strengthen Delhi's position.Join conversation Resuming Day 2 at 309 for five, Badoni and Mathur continued to frustrate the Jharkhand bowlers with a commanding partnership.

Delhi had found themselves under pressure at 181 for five before the duo took control of the innings and shifted the momentum decisively in their favour.Badoni's unbeaten 210 came off 228 deliveries, while Mathur provided valuable support with an unbeaten 150 from 253 balls.

Their 334-run stand ensured Delhi crossed the 500-run mark before declaring at 515.Jharkhand, meanwhile, lost four wickets in their reply and finished the day at 131 for four. Utkarsh Singh's unbeaten 53 offered some resistance, but the hosts still had considerable work to do to reduce the deficit and challenge Delhi's advantage.

Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app. Nitesh Dubey is a digital content producer at the Times of India with over two years of experience in sports journalism. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Before joining TOI Online Sports Desk in March 2026, he was part of India News and Zee News. He has covered major sporting events, including ICC tournaments, IPL, Olympics and Tennis tournaments showcasing his passion for cricket and other sports.

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