In what turned out to be an adrenaline enticing encounter, Chembur Karnataka High School came out trumps over IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School by an enthralling 1-wicket margin in a league match of the Mumbai Indians Junior Under-14 Boys Inter School Cricket Tournament 2026.

After electing to bat first, IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School opener Swarn Katkar was left stranded on one end as he kept losing partners at the other end. IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School failed to form any substantial partnerships as the duo of Aarush Gharate (3/21) and Nayan Salunke (3/22) struck at regular intervals. Eventually it was Swarn Katkar’s resilient and valiant half-century that gave IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School something to play with.

The second innings saw a spirited fight-back by IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School as their bowlers, Rajveer Lad (3/25), Jay Mhatre (2/20) and Siddharth Bhosale (2/25) made matters difficult for Chembur Karnataka High School. Had it not been for skipper Ankit Mhatre’s patient and perseverant knock of 36, Chembur Karnataka High School might have lost the contest as they were reeling at 94 for 8. Eventually, they held her nerves to secure an enthralling victory as Chembur Karnataka High School register a famous 1-wicket win.

In another closely-contested match of the Under-14 Boys category, V.K Krishna Menon Academy marched past Dnyandeep Seva Mandal by a narrow 5-run victory. Lavish Singh’s stellar knock worth 84 runs came in a losing cause as Prerit Raut (83 n.o) and Ridit Poojary’s (82) 154-run stand proved to be the point of difference between the 2 sides.

Boys U-14 Matches:

1. K Krishna Menon Academy (Borivali) vs Dnyandeep Seva Mandal (Navi Mumbai)

V.K Krishna Menon Academy marched past Dnyandeep Seva Mandal to register a riveting 5-run victory. In the first innings, V.K Krishna Menon Academy posted a respectable total of 219 runs in their stipulated 40 overs, courtesy a 154-run partnership between skipper Prerit Raut (83 n.o) and Ridit Poojary (82) with both batters going on to score half-centuries. In response, Dnyandeep Seva Mandal – powered by Lavish Singh’s stellar half-century worth 84 – came agonisingly close to victory as they missed out by just 5 runs.

2. Chembur Karnataka High School vs IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School

Chembur Karnataka High School scraped past IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School by a narrow margin of 1-wicket. Opener Swarn Katkar’s resilient half-century got IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School off to a good start before they lost wickets at an alarming rate and were eventually bundled out for 111 runs as the duo of Aarush Gharate (3/21) and Nayan Salunke (3/22) struck at regular intervals. With 112 runs required, opener Ankit Mhatre’s patient knock worth 36 runs proved to the point of difference as Chembur Karnataka High School barely emerged victorious, despite the best efforts of Rajveer Lad (3/25).

Brief Scores

Boys U-14:

V.K Krishna Menon Academy (Borivali) 219/2 in 40 overs (Prerit Raut 83 n.o, Ridit Poojary 82, Christiano Buthello 25) bt Dnyandeep Seva Mandal (Navi Mumbai) 214/7 in 40 overs (Lavish Singh 84, Shivam Singh 39 n.o, Neil Naik 29; Aahil Syed 2/36).

 

Chembur Karnataka High School 115/9 in 32.1 overs (Ankit Mhatre 36; Rajveer Lad 3/25, Jay Mhatre 2/20, Siddharth Bhosale 2/25) bt IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School all out 111 in 30 overs (Swarn Katkar 51; Aarush Gharate 3/21, Nayan Salunke 3/22).

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Nagpur: Veer Donode’s All-Round Heroics Powers Shri Rajendra High School to Commanding 95-Run Triumph

Shri Rajendra High School dominated proceedings to register a resounding 95-run victory over Kurvey’s New Model Public School in a league match of the Mumbai Indians Junior Under-16 Boys Inter School Cricket Tournament 2026.

After opting to bat first, Shri Rajendra High School got off to a shaky start despite Vishesh Chawda’s solid 44 as they lost wickets at regular intervals and were in a spot of bother at 109 for 6. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Anvesh Jadhav – who eventually scalped an impeccable 5-wicket haul – seemed to run away with the contest. At this stage Veer Donode and Atharva Bajad forged a crucial 60-run stand for the 7^th wicket, before the latter was dismissed for 38. However, Veer Donode kept the momentum going as he batted till the end only to be dismissed after reaching his century. Veer Donode’s prolific and pyrotechnic century propelled Shri Rajendra High School to a towering total of 270 runs before they were bowled out.

In response, Kurvey’s New Model Public School began the run chase well and were in a commanding position at 105 runs for the loss of 2 wickets, courtesy a fine and solid half-century by opener Rajas Vaidya. However, the batting line-up collapsed quickly thereafter as they were bundled out 175 runs. The bowling trinity of Veer Donode (3/25), Shourya Varma (3/43) and Atharva Bajad (2/24) struck at regular intervals to hand Shri Rajendra High School a comprehensive 95-run win.

In other matches of the Boys Under-16 category, Devansh Bhoyar of The Royal Gondwana Public School and Ankur Gedam of Podar International School showcased immaculate accuracy as they picked up a 6-wicket haul and a 5-wicket haul respectively.

Boys U-14 Matches:

1. The Royal Gondwana Public School vs Snehal Public School

After being put into bat first, The Royal Gondwana Public School got off to a good start posting 28 runs on the board after 3.5 overs. However, it was at this stage that the umpires called off the match due to unfavourable playing conditions.

Boys U-16 Matches:

1. Podar International School vs Somalwar High School

Podar International School decimated Somalwar High School to register a domineering 9-wicket victory. Batting first, Somalwar High School were outclassed and bundled out for juts 58 runs as Ankur Gedam tore though the batting line-up to pick up a clinical 5-wicket haul. With merely 59 runs required, Podar International School raced to a comprehensive victory as they chased the target down within 6 overs and with 9 wickets in hand.

2. The Royal Gondwana Public School vs Swami Narayan School

The Royal Gondwana Public School annihilated Swami Narayan School to record a commanding win by a margin of 9 wickets. Devansh Bhoyar put up an exhibition of disciplined bowling as he scalped an immaculate 6-wicket haul, restricting Swami Narayan School to just 74 runs at the end of the first innings. Chasing just 75 runs, Shabd Thakur’s unbeaten knock of 36 runs guided The Royal Gondwana Public School to a comprehensive victory with 9 wickets to spare.

3. Shri Rajendra High School vs Kurvey’s New Model Public School

Shri Rajendra High School marched past Kurvey’s New Model Public School to register a formidable 95-run victory. In the first innings, Veer Donode scored a stellar century, supported by cameos from Vishesh Chawda (44) and Atharva Bajad (38) as Shri Rajendra High School posted a daunting total of 270 runs on the board before being bowled out. On the bowling front, Anvesh Jadhav produced a valiant effort as he picked up a sensational 5-wicket haul. Despite Rajas Vaidya’s resolute half-century, Kurvey’s New Model Public School were bundled out for 175 runs as the duo of Veer Donode and Shourya Varma scalped 3 wickets apiece.

Brief Scores

Boys U-14:

Match Abandoned: The Royal Gondwana Public School 28/0 in 3.5 overs Snehal Public School 0/0 in 0 overs.

Boys U-16:

Podar International School 59/1 in 5.3 overs (Atharva Chaudhari 23) bt Somalwar High School all out 58 in 18.4 overs (Vihan Chavhan 21; Ankur Gedam 5/11).

The Royal Gondwana Public School 75/1 in 7.5 overs (Shabd Thakur 36 n.o, Nagesh Umale 25 n.o) bt Swami Narayan School all out 74 in 20.4 overs (Devansh Bhoyar 6/25).

Shri Rajendra High School all out 270 in 38.1 overs (Veer Donode 104, Vishesh Chawda 44, Atharva Bajad 38, Anukalp Wankhede 22; Anvesh Jadhav 5/57, Krishna Prabhat 2/36) bt Kurvey’s New Model Public School all out 175 in 35.4 overs (Rajas Vaidya 56, Arjun Parsawar 23; Veer Donode 3/25, Shourya Varma 3/43, Atharva Bajad 2/24).