Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25: Unbelievable! Ayush Badoni and Delhi Rewrite T20 History with All 11 Players Bowling

Delhi scripted a historic moment in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 by becoming the first team in T20 cricket to use all 11 players as bowlers. This landmark achievement occurred during their match against Manipur at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on November 29.

After Manipur opted to bat, Delhi captain Ayush Badoni unveiled a bold and unconventional strategy, rotating all players through the bowling attack. Badoni himself bowled two overs, impressively taking a wicket while maintaining a tight economy, including a maiden over. Leading the charge, Aayush Singh and Akhil Chaudhary each bowled two overs, while Harsh Tyagi, Divesh Rathi, and Mayank Rawat bowled three overs apiece, collectively claiming four wickets.

Remarkably, the remaining players, Aryan Rana, Himmat Singh, Priyansh Arya, Yash Dhull, and Anuj Rawat, contributed with one over each, delivering a unique team performance. Their combined efforts restricted Manipur to 120/8 in 20 overs, setting a record for the most bowlers used in a T20 match.

This innovative approach surpassed the previous record of nine bowlers and achieved a rare feat in Test cricket when India, under Sourav Ganguly, deployed all 11 players as bowlers against the West Indies in 2002. By leveraging creativity and collaboration, Delhi’s team registered their names in the most amazing records of cricket history.