Badoni hits second straight first-class double century

Delhi captain Ayush Badoni scored a second consecutive first-class double century against Jharkhand, reaching 200 on the second day of their Ranji Trophy match in Ranchi. His innings followed an unbeaten century on the opening day and a career-best 217 against Gujarat in his previous Ranji appearance. Badoni brought up the double century from 216 balls, hitting 28 fours and three sixes, according to the day-two report. The innings was described as his fourth double century in first-class cricket and his second of the season. The match’s final result was not reported. At the close of the first day, Delhi were 309 for five, with Badoni unbeaten on 105 after facing 111 deliveries. Sumit Mathur was also not out on 50, and the pair had added 128 runs for the sixth wicket. Delhi had been reduced to 181 for five before their partnership steadied the innings. Badoni’s hundred against Jharkhand was his sixth first-class century, and Mathur’s half-century helped Delhi recover after early wickets. Mathur was recalled after being caught at long-on on 36 because bowler Anukul Roy had overstepped, according to the day-one account. Jharkhand’s bowlers had taken all five wickets to fall by...