Ayush Badoni: Age, Height, IPL ,Stats, IPL price 2025, and More

In the world of cricket and games, India stands out as an impressive country who houses some of the most talented players out there. Not everyone has to equal the talents and level of Rahul Dravid or Sachin Tendulkar – sometimes, the young talents are in plain sight. Meet Ayush Badoni, the 26 year old prodigy from Delhi who has been playing for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL games.

This article we will discuss about Ayush Badoni: Age, Height, IPL ,Stats ,IPL price 2025, and More

Ayush Badoni Profile

Ayush Badoni is a dynamic all-rounder in Indian cricket. He is recognized for his aggressive style of batting and handy off-spin format of playing. Since 2025, he has been playing for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. His journey from Delhi’s local streets and circuits to joining the IPL stardom highlights his exemplary life saga worth reading. 

Full Name	Ayush Badoni
Age (2025)	26 years old
Birthdate	3rd December 1999
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Place of Birth	Delhi, India
Known For	Scoring a half century against the Gujarat Lions in 28th March 2022
Jersey No	#1 (India); #11 (IPL)
Net Worth	INR 4-5 crores
Spouse	Unmarried

Ayush Badoni Age (As of 2025)

Having been born on 3rd December 1999, Ayush is currently 26 years old. He recently celebrated his 26th birthday this month, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Ayush Badoni Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance

As a cricketer, Ayush knows that he must be fit and fine. His height of 5 feet 7 inches, which is equivalent to 170 cm, is quite decent. His complementary weight of around 75 kg or 165 lbs is quite ideal for a sportsman. Apart from this, his figure measurements are chest 42 inches, waist 30 inches, and biceps 14 inches. He has black eyes and black hair.

Height	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Weight	75 kg  (165 lbs)
Figure Measurements	42;30;14 inches
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black

Early Life

• Ayush Badoni was born in Delhi to parents Vivek and Vibha Badoni, who supported his early passion for cricket from a young age. From childhood, he was already immersed in the game via gully games and local tournaments. By the time he was a young teenager, Ayush had already started to represent Delhi in age-group cricket by showcasing an aggressive right-handed batting style that drew comparisons to players like Rishabh Pant from the same Sonnet Cricket Club setup.
• He had started training under the renowned coach Tarak Sinha at the club, which was a powerhouse in Delhi. Interestingly, Rishabh also trained here, and this was inspiration enough for Ayush.
• In 2016, by the time he was 16, Ayush earned his selection among 25 other promising players for the National Cricket Academy (NCA) grooming program, wherein he refined his technique and fitness.
• There were additional stints at academies like the Ashish Nehra Cricket Academy and C&B International Sports Academy that further polished his skills. He even honed his skills by holding his vice-captaincy in Delhi’s Ranji team. 
• In terms of his education, Ayush attended Modern School in Barakhamba Road in Delhi. This was a prestigious institution that allowed him to nurture his sporting ambitions along with academics. Here in, he played in school teams and honed his batting and off-spin bowling skills, which actually helped amid Delhi’s fiercely competitive cricket scene. 
• Ayush had already become a standout performer in the under-age tournaments, as it caught the selectors’ eyes and led to representation in Delhi Under-16 and Under-19 squads.
• In terms of his higher education, he attended Venkateshwara College, and he managed his studies with cricket. He had domestic breakthroughs, including the Cooch Behar Trophy (2016) and the Vinoo Mankad Trophy (2017).

Professional Career

Domestic Debuts

• Ayush entered the T20 domestic tryouts via the 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Delhi on 11th January 2021. With his skills, he quickly amassed 1582 runs in 89 matches with just 9 fifties. His list A debut followed in the 2021-2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy, wherein he yielded 540 runs in 18 games at 38.57. This included a century and 3 fifties. 
• His first-class breakthrough arrived in the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 against Saurashtra on 3rd January 2023. In 14 matches, Ayush went on to score 1063 runs with 3 centuries, including 191 vs Hyderabad. 
• His key highlights included vice-captaincy for Delhi with explosive T20 scores like 165 off 55 in the Delhi Premier League.

Ayush Badoni IPL Team and Journey 

In the IPL journey, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had secured Ayush for a price of INR 20 lakhs at the 2022 auction. This marked his T20 franchise debut, and by then, he was already a messiah in the cricketing universe. His explosive entry at 54 off 41 on his debut game was impressive. He was playing against the Gujarat Titans at the time, and his performance earned him Player of the Match as the No.7 batter. Ayush was retained for the same price in 2023 and 2024. However, his overall growth in the past two seasons led to a dramatic rise in his retention fee of INR 4 crores for the IPL 2025 season.

Ayush Badoni IPL Price 2025

As of 2025, Ayush Badoni’s IPL price for the current season stands at INR 4 crores. This IPL retention fee offered by Lucknow Super Giants after having acquired him for INR 20 lakhs in 2022, and retaining him in 2023 and 2024. During these years, his acquisition and retention fee was the same at INR 20 lakhs. It was because of his upgrade in skills and expertise that Ayush’s retention fee went up to INR 4 crores in the 2025 season.

Ayush Badoni’s Performance in last 10 IPL matches

Ayush has delivered an impressive set of performances in his last 10 IPL matches for the Lucknow Super Giants. He showcased his finishing ability amid some inconsistency, but overall, this was very good. 

Here is a match-by-match breakdown of his performance in the last 10 IPL matches:

• May 4, 2025 vs PBKS: This was his career-best knock in a 1997/7 chase. He, however, lost by 37 points. This was in SR 185 format.
• Apr 2025 vs GT (M26): Explosive sixes was noted, and this thus contributed to momentum. ​
• May 17, 2024 vs MI: 22* off 10 (SR 220) – He made a quick cameo and won.​
• May 8, 2024 vs SRH: 55* off 30 (SR 183) – Valiantly played and unbeaten. His score was fifty in chase.​
• May 5, 2024, vs KKR: 15 off 12 (SR 125) – Modest performance amid a collapse.​
• Apr 30, 2024 vs MI: 6 off 6 (SR 100) – He had an early run out.​
• Apr 27, 2024 vs RR: 18* off 13 (SR 138) – Stabilizing not-out.​
• Apr 14, 2024 vs KKR: 29 off 27 (SR 107) – Steady but caught.​
• Apr 12, 2024 vs DC: 55* off 35 (SR 157) – Twin fifties season highlight.​
• Mar 27, 2025 vs SRH: 5 off 6 (SR 83) – Early dismissal from the game.

Ayush Badoni Stats

Ayush Badoni’s overall IPL records are shown in detail in terms of batting and bowling summary. They highlight his growth as a middle-order finisher and part-time off-spinner for Lucknow Super Giants. The table below explains it better:

Batting Summary

Season	MAT	HS	INS	N/O	R	BF	100s	50s	4s	6s	AVG	S/R
Overall	56	74 vs PBKS	46	10	963	695	0	6	73	38	26.75	138.56
2025	14	74 vs PBKS	11	1	329	222	0	2	27	14	32.9	148.2
2024	14	55 vs SRH	12	4	235	171	0	2	22	5	29.38	137.43
2023	15	59 vs CSK	12	2	238	172	0	1	13	12	23.8	138.37
2022	13	54 vs GT	11	3	161	130	0	1	11	7	20.13	123.85

Bowling Summary

Season	MAT	BEST	INS	B	MDNS	WKTS	AVG	S/R	ECON	3WK	4WK	5WK
Overall	56	2/4 vs GT	7	35	0	4	12.25	8.75	8.40	0	0	0
2025	14	2/4 vs GT	2	10	0	2	6.5	5	7.8	0	0	0
2024	14	0/6 vs RR	2	12	0	0	–	–	12.5	0	0	0
2023	15	0/0 vs PBKS	1	1	0	0	–	–	0	0	0	0
2022	13	1/5 vs RR	2	12	0	2	5.5	6	5.5	0	0	0

Ayush Badoni Net Worth (As of 2025)

• In 2025, analysts estimate Ayush Badoni’s net worth to be around INR 4-5 crores, which equals $480,000-600,000 USD. This figure primarily stems from his IPL retention contract with LSG of INR 4 crores.
• His major earnings come from IPL salaries – around INR 20 lakhs per annum from 2022-2024, which then rose to INR 4 crores in 2025. His domestic cricket adds modest retainers around INR 30-50 lakhs per year.
• He also earns from brand endorsements that include local brands and apparel deals, thus adding another INR 50 lakhs per annum to his profile. His future IPL mega auctions caps could expect the net worth to double up or become INR 10 crores by 2026.

Personal Life and Relationship

As of 2025, Ayush is not married. He is focused on his career and wants to better his skills and expertise rather than focus on marriage. Instead, he is close to his father, Vivek, who is a documentary filmmaker, his mother Vibha, a teacher, and his younger brother Pratyush.

Recent Matches

Ayush has played a few matches post-August 2025. The details are below: 

Date	Match	Batting	Bowling
Aug 25	SDS vs West Delhi Lions	14 (6)	2/16 (1)
Aug 17	SDS vs Purani Delhi 6	19 (10)	0/19 (2)
Aug 15	Outer Delhi vs SDS	2 (7)	0/16 (2)
Aug 11	SDS vs New Delhi Tigers	3 (5)	1/8 (1)
Aug 7	Central Delhi vs SDS	2 (7)	1/6 (1)

Conclusion

Keeping everything in mind, it can be safely said that Ayush Badoni is a prodigy cricketer who may not match up to Tendulkar and Dravid ,but is pretty impressive. In his own way, he has made tremendous growth and showed up for his game everyday consistently. This alone makes him a force to reckon with. His resilience and player spirit has made him a popular player in the Gen-Z cricket era. This also increases his overall demand in the cricket universe. Great things are expected and cricket enthusiasts are waiting in anticipation for his upcoming matches.

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