A remarkable moment happened in cricket history as Delhi captain Ayush Badoni showcased strategic brilliance by utilizing all 11 players as bowlers in a T20 match. Badoni has set a new benchmark in cricket tactics, making this match a truly historic event that will be remembered for its uniqueness and creativity.
During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash between Delhi and Manipur at Wankhede Mumbai, a new chapter in history has been written. Delhi becomes the first team to use 11 bowlers in a T20 match at any level. This unprecedented move not only highlights the captain’s bold and innovative leadership but also demonstrates exceptional team dynamics and adaptability on the field.
With the help of 11 bowlers, Delhi restricted the Manipur side to a low total of only 120 runs, losing 8 wickets. It was a big surprise when wicketkeeper Anuj Rawat came on to bowl, showcasing the team’s unconventional approach under Ayush Badoni’s captaincy. The keeper was boeling well but was smashed for 14 runs in his over.
Bowlers Harsh Tyagi and Digvesh Rathi claimed two wickets each, while Aayush Singh, Ayush Badoni, and Priyansh Arya each picked up one wicket. Apart from them, Yash Dhull, Himmat Singh, and Akhil Chaudhary bowled decent but went wicketless.
This moment of all 11 players bowling in a match is incredibly rare, highlighting a level of creativity and strategy seldom seen in cricket. Itโs a unique and unforgettable occurrence that showcases the captain’s bold thinking and the team’s willingness to embrace unconventional tactics, setting this game apart from others in the sport’s history.
Before this, the record of most bowlers bowling in an innings in T20 was for 9 bowlers, held by many teams on the international and domestic circuit.
Delhi won the clash against Manipur by 4 wickets, thanks to the unbeaten knock of opener Yash Dhull (59* off 51 balls). The batter progressed his inning slowly and steadily as constantly wickets were falling down from the other end. Dhull played an anchoring knock by scoring 8 fours and 1 six with a strike rate of 115.69.
