Ayush Badoni Joins IPL’s 1000-Run Club for Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) Ayush Badoni, at just 26 years old, etched his name into the IPL record books on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. He became the second Indian batter to reach a remarkable milestone: 1000 runs for LSG in the Indian Premier League. This achievement underscores his growing importance to the team and his potential as a future star in Indian cricket.
A Historic Moment in Kolkata
Badoni needed just 25 runs during the IPL 2026 match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Kolkata to cross the 1000-run threshold. He confidently achieved this feat in the 12th over of LSG’s innings while chasing a target of 182. This moment marks a significant step in his burgeoning IPL career.
Following in KL Rahul’s Footsteps
KL Rahul was the first batter to reach this milestone for LSG, accumulating a total of 1410 runs in 38 IPL matches from 2022 to 2024. Nicholas Pooran also joined the elite list last year, and now Badoni proudly stands alongside them. The consistent performance of these key players highlights the strength of the LSG batting lineup.
It’s just the beginning, Ayush 🚀 pic.twitter.com/t8EPcz4tNT
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 9, 2026
First Uncapped Player to Reach the Milestone
What makes Badoni’s achievement even more impressive is that he is the first uncapped player to score 1000 runs in the IPL for LSG. This demonstrates his ability to perform under pressure and his value to the franchise despite not yet representing India internationally. This is a testament to the faith LSG has placed in his talent.
Ayush Badoni’s IPL Stats for LSG
- Current IPL Game: 59th IPL game as an LSG player
- Half-Centuries: 6 so far
- IPL 2026 (Ongoing): 39* runs in 3 matches
- IPL 2025: 329 runs in 11 innings of 14 matches
- Previous Seasons: 161 runs, 238 runs, and 235 runs
Chasing Prabhsimran Singh’s Record
While Badoni is making waves, the record for the most runs by an uncapped player in the IPL currently belongs to Prabhsimran Singh, who has 1385 runs in 54 matches for the Punjab Kings. Prabhsimran scored an impressive 549 runs in 17 matches during the 2025 IPL season. Badoni will undoubtedly be aiming to surpass this record in the coming seasons.
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