Lucknow Super Giants batter Ayush Badoni etched his name into the IPL franchise record books by becoming the third player to reach 1,000 runs for the team in the competition. The right-hander achieved the milestone during LSG’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday, in a chase that ultimately ended in a nail-biting finish.
Badoni’s 1,000-run milestone for LSG
Badoni entered the game needing 25 runs to become the latest member of LSG’s 1,000-run club. He reached the landmark in the 12th over of LSG’s innings while chasing 182.
- He became the third batter overall to score 1,000 IPL runs for Lucknow Super Giants.
- Badoni also became the second Indian player to register 1,000 runs for LSG in the IPL.
- KL Rahul was the first LSG batter to hit the 1,000-run mark in the league.
At the time of writing, Badoni had amassed 1,029 runs across 59 IPL matches at an average of 26.38. His rise now places him alongside other LSG stalwarts who have crossed the key threshold for the franchise.
Innings impact: Badoni’s finishing burst
Badoni backed his milestone with a powerful, high-impact knock. He struck 54 runs off 34 balls, smashing seven fours and two sixes—an innings that proved especially valuable in the pressure phase of the chase.
- Runs: 54
- Balls faced: 34
- Boundaries: seven fours and two sixes
Badoni’s entry into the 1,000-run group also followed a similar path trodden by Nicholas Pooran, who joined Rahul in the elite bracket last year. With Badoni’s achievement, the list of LSG batters to reach the mark in IPL competition grows further.
LSG’s chase and match result vs KKR
LSG delivered a thrilling win at Eden Gardens, overcoming three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in a game that came down to the final delivery. Chasing 182, Lucknow managed the required momentum thanks to two crucial half-century contributions—Badoni and Mukul Choudhary—guiding the side to their second triumph of the IPL 2026 season.
- Opponent: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Venue: Eden Gardens
- Target: 182
- Result: LSG won by three wickets
- Key contributors in the chase: Ayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary (twin half-centuries)
With the win sealed in the closing moments, LSG’s chase showcased a blend of milestone batting and match-winning control, turning Thursday’s encounter into a memorable chapter for Badoni and the franchise alike.
