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The twenty sixth match of the Indian Premier league (IPL) witnessed Lucknow Super Giants shedding the match for the primary time defending a complete in extra of 160. Delhi Capitals chased down 168 runs with out a lot fuss due to the half-century from debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk and Rishabh Pant’s 24-ball 41. LSG shall be disenchanted to lose a house sport however issues might’ve been worse for them if Ayush Badoni had not performed a superb knock with the bat whereas stitching an important partnership with Arshad Khan.

After opting to bat first, the Super Giants misplaced fast wickets and had been reeling at 94/7 at one stage staring down the barrel with seven overs to go within the innings. This is when Badoni and Arshad joined palms and added 73 runs for eighth wicket stand propelling LSG to 167 runs of their 20 overs. The partnership of 73 runs for the eighth wicket is the best ever in IPL historical past because the duo broke the 10-year-old record of Brad Hodge and James Faulkner who had added 69 runs for Rajasthan Royals again in 2014 in opposition to Mumbai Indians.

Highest partnership for eighth wicket in IPL

Interestingly, Hodge and Faulkner too had joined palms when the Royals had been in dire straits at 75/7 and smashed 69 runs collectively in simply 6.5 overs. Their partnership had ensured RR reached 153 runs for the lack of eight wickets whereas chasing a frightening goal of 179 runs. Even Badoni and Arshad Khan’s efforts ended up in shedding trigger whilst the previous remained unbeaten on 55 whereas his accomplice scored 20 runs.

The 73-run stand between the 2 gamers can also be second-highest for eighth wicket or beneath in IPL historical past. They fell 15 runs in need of the hassle from Rashid Khan and Alzarri Joseph who had added an unbeaten 88 in opposition to Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023.

Highest partnership for eighth wicket or beneath in IPL 2023