Priyansh Arya scored a brilliant 199, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni remained unbeaten on 115 as Delhi reached 381/4 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat.
Delhi produced a strong batting performance against Gujarat in their second-round Ranji Trophy fixture at the Palam B Ground on October 18, 2026. Opener Priyansh Arya narrowly missed a double century, while captain Ayush Badoni registered another first-class hundred to put Delhi in a commanding position.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Delhi finished the opening day at 381 for four. Arya’s innings ended just one run short of the 200-run mark, but Badoni continued to hold the innings together with an unbeaten century.
Priyansh Arya Falls Short of a Double Century
Priyansh Arya delivered an outstanding performance in only his third first-class match. The left-handed batter scored 199 runs before Gujarat bowler Manan Hingrajia dismissed him with the team score at 376 for four.
Arya’s innings included 24 boundaries and six sixes, demonstrating his ability to score quickly while building a substantial total. Before this match, he had scored 131 runs across three first-class innings, with a previous best of 82.
The batter is already known for his performances in limited-overs cricket, including an IPL century for Punjab Kings. His latest innings further highlighted his potential in the longer format.
Despite missing out on a double century, Arya played a major role in putting Delhi in a strong position against Gujarat.
Ayush Badoni Scores His Fifth First-Class Century
Delhi captain Ayush Badoni supported Arya with a composed innings and remained unbeaten on 115 from 149 deliveries at the close of play.
His knock featured 11 fours and two sixes, helping Delhi maintain its scoring momentum after losing wickets earlier in the innings. The century was Badoni’s fifth in first-class cricket.
The partnership between Arya and Badoni proved decisive on the opening day. The pair added 234 runs for the fourth wicket, turning Delhi’s innings into a commanding performance.
Gujarat managed to take four wickets during the day, including one through a run-out. Harshal Patel was their leading wicket-taker, finishing with figures of two for 66.
Delhi Look to Bounce Back After Opening-Round Defeat
Delhi entered the match looking to recover from their opening-round loss against Bengal in Kalyani. In that fixture, Delhi were bowled out for 240 on the first day.
Their performance against Gujarat has provided a much-needed response, with the team finishing Day 1 close to the 400-run mark and six wickets still available.
With Badoni unbeaten at the crease, Delhi will aim to extend their first-innings total when play resumes. Gujarat, meanwhile, will need an effective response with the bat to remain competitive in the match.
Shubman Gill Falls Early as Punjab Reach 269/4
Elsewhere in the Ranji Trophy, India batter Shubman Gill had a brief outing for Punjab in their match against Chhattisgarh in New Chandigarh.
Playing his first Ranji Trophy match of the season after missing Punjab’s opening fixture against Assam, Gill was dismissed for one run from five deliveries by Ajay Mandal.
Uday Saharan led Punjab’s recovery with an unbeaten 106, while Prabhsimran Singh contributed 62. Punjab ended the day at 269 for four.
Gill is also scheduled to captain India in the upcoming Test series and the first three ODIs against New Zealand next month, according to the supplied report.
Rinku Singh Continues Strong Form for Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh batter Rinku Singh continued his impressive run with another century, scoring an unbeaten 118 against Goa in Kanpur.
After making 112 against Bihar in the previous round, Rinku once again played a crucial role in the lower half of the innings as Uttar Pradesh were dismissed for 202.
He received valuable support from No. 11 batter Vansh Chaudhary, with the pair adding 65 runs for the final wicket. Chaudhary contributed four runs from 26 deliveries.
Goa bowler Yash Kasvankar claimed five wickets for 86 runs, helping his team restrict Uttar Pradesh to a modest total. Goa finished the day at 43 without losing a wicket.
Conclusion
Priyansh Arya’s 199 and Ayush Badoni’s unbeaten 115 gave Delhi an excellent start against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy. Although Arya missed a maiden double century by just one run, their 234-run fourth-wicket partnership put Delhi firmly in control of the opening day.
With several days of cricket remaining, Delhi will look to build on their strong start and secure their first victory of the season
