Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], After the defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) middle-order batsman Ayush Badoni said that his team lost the match as they were 10-20 runs short. . Badoni scored a brilliant half-century while batting in the 26th match of IP 2024 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The young player played an unbeaten inning of 55 runs in 35 balls with the help of five fours and one maximum. "I didn't start the season well, but I was performing well in the nets, so I am grateful to KL Rahul and Justin Langer for supporting me and giving me opportunities," the 24-year-old Badoni said in the post-match press conference. " He said that when he came to bat, he was thinking of staying at the crease till the end so that the team could reach the 150-run mark.At the end and then attacking the bowlers because if we play the full 20 overs, we will be able to score 150+," the right-handed batsman said. Badoni said that the DC bowlers, especially Kuldeep Yadav, had a tough time throughout the innings. Bowled really well in the innings." Imagine, we fell short by 10-20 runs. Both the pitches were similar and they were good for batting. Delhi Capitals bowlers were bowling really well, especially Kuldeep Yadav,” said the Delhi-born cricketer. Lastly, the youngster said that KL Rahul has always supported him and told him that he is the best player and is capable of finishing.game. "I was motivated because I was batting well in the nets. I talk to KL Rahul a lot and he always supports me and says you are the best player and can finish the game. I also have a lot of chemistry with Justin. Good relationship. Last year, I went to Australia and he taught me a lot of things there," the 24-year-old concluded.Recalling the match, Delhi Capitals created history for the first time with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Delhi Capitals (DC), who failed to defend a target of more than 160 on their home ground in an Indian Premier League match on Friday, almost easily chased down 168 with eleven balls to spare for their second win in the tournament and are now on top of the points table. Despite late surges from Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan that helped LSG post a competitive total, DC had all the answers with debutants Jake Fraser-McGurk and Rishabh Pant. Kuldeep Yadav, who hits the ball sweetly, was awarded the Player of the Match award for his excellent bowling performance in his comeback match, where the spinner took three wickets in a high spell of four overs where he conceded 20 runs.