In what turned out to be an anti-climactic finale, Team A annihilated Team C to register a colossal 99-run victory in a rain-affected Finals of the Mumbai Indians Junior Boys Rising Star League 2026.

After opting to bat first, Team A lost a few wickets early on as Shree Shahane displayed clinical accuracy, striking thrice in the initial phases of the match. However, Team A soon bounced back due to a 111-run stand for the 4^th wicket between opener Rajas Vaidya and Anukalp Wankhede. Rajas Vaidya showcased immense class and composure, scoring an artistically articulated innings worth 88 runs before he was dismissed. On the other end, Anukalp Wankhede kept the momentum going, remaining unbeaten with a prolific half-century worth 69 runs to propel Team A to a formidable total of 227 runs at the end of the allotted 23 overs.

Team C’s response centred around a valiant effort by opener Rahul Sharma, who capped off an incredible all-round effort by backing up his 2 wickets with a marauding knock worth 47 runs. While skipper Shabd Thakur also contributed a crucial cameo of 37 runs, Team C failed to sustain any partnerships and eventually bundled out for 128 runs. On the bowling front, Jashwin Nayak and Nagesh Umale led a spirited and well-coordinated attack to ensure a commanding 99-run win, leading their side to a dominant title clinch.

Boys Matches

1. Team A vs Team C

Team A dominated proceedings to register a decisive victory over Team C by a pulverising margin of 99 runs. Batting first, Team A posted a daunting total of 227 runs in their stipulated 23 overs, powered by a 111-run partnership for the 4^th wicket between opener Rajas Vaidya (88) and Anukalp Wankhede (69 n.o) as both batters scored stellar half-centuries. On the bowling front, Shree Shahane (3/26) and Nagesh Umale (2/52) provided some resistance on behalf of Team C. With 228 runs required, Team C never seemed in contention, failing to sustain momentum and eventually being bowled out for 128 runs, handing Team A a towering 99-run win.

Brief Scores

Boys:

Team A 227/6 in 23 overs (Rajas Vaidya 88, Anukalp Wankhede 69 n.o; Shree Shahane 3/26, Rahul Sharma 2/52) bt Team C all out 128 in 22.2 overs (Rahul Sharma 47, Shabd Thakur 37; Jashwin Nayak 2/15, Nagesh Umale 2/19).