IPL 2022: Lucknow's Evin Lewis lauds 'confident guy' Ayush Badoni

Indian Premier League on Thursday, Lucknow Super Giants' batter Evin Lewis hailed teammate and the latest find of the league Ayush Badoni as a "confident guy". It was a complete team effort as Lucknow chased down a big target of 211 in 19.3 overs against Chennai to register a six-wicket win here at the Brabourne Stadium. "I think he (Badoni) is a very confident guy. I saw him in the nets," said Lewis of the youngster, who contributed 19 not out off just nine balls in Lucknow's six-wicket win, at the post-match presentation ceremony.

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Lucknow Super Giants' skipper KL Rahul said Ayush Badoni is a strong 360-degree player and an asset for white-ball cricket in India, after the youngster displayed his skills with the bat in a six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

Badoni scored a 41-ball 54 in Lucknow's first match against Gujarat Titans to announce his arrival on the big stage. The dew made life difficult for CSK on Thursday at the Brabourne Stadium, while Lewis enjoyed stroke-play on a batting-friendly wicket.

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Shivam Dube will look to quickly forget the solitary over he bowled against Lucknow Super Giants at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday. Chennai Super Kings were firmly in control of the match with IPL newbies LSG requiring 34 runs off two overs to emerge victorious.

"Very good pitch, once you get in you can score freely. I just backed my strengths and ability," said Lewis. "I just try to keep it simple and want to do the best for the team.