Delhi took control of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Monday, finishing day one at 309/5. Ayush Badoni scored an unbeaten 106 off 122 balls, featuring 11 fours and two sixes, to lead the charge. This marked his sixth first-class century and second of the season.
Badoni arrived at the crease with Delhi struggling at 143/4 during the second session. He combined with Sumit Mathur in an unbroken 128-run partnership that shifted momentum decisively. Mathur remained not out on 50 from 119 deliveries as the pair frustrated Jharkhand's attack.
Openers Priyansh Arya (39) and Sanat Sangwan (37) provided stability early on, withstanding testing spells from Jharkhand pacers Jatin Pandey and debutant Shubh Sharma to establish a foundation for Delhi's total.
