About Ayush Badoni
Ayush Badoni is an Indian batter who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. LSG retained him for ₹4 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹20 lakh in 2023 (Lucknow Super Giants) to ₹4 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹8.4 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants against Gujarat Titans on 28 March 2022, he has played 66 IPL matches, scoring 1,178 runs and taking 4 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Ayush Badoni in IPL
- Highest IPL score: 74 off 40 balls against Punjab Kings in 2025.
- IPL fifties: 7 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 329 runs in 2025.
How Ayush Badoni’s Salary Compares at LSG
Ayush Badoni is the 8th highest-paid player in the 26-man LSG squad, taking about 3.3% of the team’s total player spend. The average LSG player earns about ₹4.67 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹4 crore.