Mumbai Indians

In what turned out to be an extremely one-sided contest, Team A stamped their authority over Team B as they recorded an annihilating 103-run win in a league match of the Mumbai Indians Junior Boys Rising Star League 2026.

The decision to bat first paid dividends for Team A as they started in fiery fashion with a 134-run opening stand between Aayush Shete and Swarn Katkar before the latter was dismissed for a resilient, supporting knock of 55 runs. Aayush Shete was then joined by Satyam Yadav at the crease and the duo continued the onslaught, forging a marauding 118-run partnership as both batters reached personal milestones. While Satyam Yadav scored a half-century, the protagonist of the innings was Aayush Shete who amassed a staggering century. Due to Aayush Shete’s stellar and scintillating ton worth 116 runs, Team A posted a daunting 293 runs in their stipulated 40 overs. On the bowling front, Bhagwan Pandhare fought single-handedly for his side, claiming 4 crucial wickets due to his impeccable bowling.

Faced with a colossal target, Team B was unable to build any substantial partnerships as their batters failed to capitalise on their starts with Musab Syed (49) and skipper Atharv Kalel (41) being the top-scorers. Aaditya Pandey (3/40) led a spirited bowling attack and sealed a thoroughly-deserved triumph for Team A.

In another match of the Boys category, Team D scraped past Team C in an adrenaline-enticing encounter to register a narrow 2-run win. The match saw plenty of runs scored and multiple half-centuries on both sides, but eventually, Team D held their nerve to defend 15 runs off the last 2 overs, thereby earning an exhilarating victory. 

Boys Matches

1. Team A vs Team B

Team A dominated proceedings to register a towering 103-run victory over Team B. Aayush Shete dominated the bowling from the very start as he went on to score a stellar century worth 116 runs. Furthermore, contributions from Swarn Katkar and Satyam Yadav in the form of artistic half-centuries powered Team A to a colossal total of 293 runs at the end of the first innings while Bhagwan Pandhare scalped 4 crucial wickets for his side. In response, Team B failed to sustain momentum as Aaditya Pandey struck thrice to restrict them to 190 runs, ensuring a domineering win for Team A.

2. Team D vs Team C

Team D came out trumps as they edged past Team C by an enthralling margin of just 2 runs. After opting to bat, Team D posted a commendable total of 213 runs, powered by a 109-run stand for the 3^rd wicket between opener Ishaan Pathak (82) and Ridham Yadav (71) with both batters scoring prolific half-centuries. With 214 runs required, Team C seemed in command of the game, enabled by half-centuries from Laxmanprasad Vishwakarma (60) and Siddharth Bhosale (79) as the duo put up 120 runs for the 2^nd wicket. As the match progressed towards the latter stages, Team C required 15 off 12 with 8 wickets in hand, victory seemed imperative, but it was the immaculate execution under pressure by the bowlers that eventually sealed a thrilling 2-run win for Team D.

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Girls Matches

1. Team B vs Team A

Team B marched past Team A as they registered a formidable 55-run victory. Batting first, skipper Sarah Khatri got Team B off to a good start with a solid knock of 31 before the bowling trio of Nysa Bhalerao (3/33), Manisha Chaudhary (2/11), Aradhya Sharma (2/16) struck at regular intervals. With their side in a spot of bother at 95 for 8, Pragati Thombare (25 n.o) and Madhura Dhadke (35 n.o) launched an unbeaten and crucial 60-run partnership to power Team B to a respectable total of 155 runs. Tanvi Rane’s valiant 30 came in a losing effort as Team A lost wickets at crucial junctures with Sarah Khatri leading the attack with a clinical 3-wicket haul.

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Brief Scores

Boys:

Team A 293/6 in 40 overs (Aayush Shete 116, Satyam Yadav 58, Swarn Katkar 55; Bhagwan Pandhare 4/45) bt Team B 190/7 in 40 overs (Musab Syed 49, Atharv Kalel 41, Mohammad Salman Khan 29, Raza Khan 21, Harshit Bobade 20; Aaditya Pandey 3/40, Ansh Sonawane 2/25).

Team D 213/6 in 40 overs (Ishaan Pathak 82, Ridham Yadav 71, Lavish Singh 32 n.o; Akash Gond 2/21, Nirav Saboo 2/30) bt Team C 211/4 in 40 overs (Siddharth Bhosale 79, Laxmanprasad Vishwakarma 60, Rajvardhan Jadhav 34 n.o).

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Girls:

Team B 155/8 in 20 overs (Madhura Dhadke 35 n.o, Sarah Khatri 31, Pragati Thombare 25 n.o; Nysa Bhalerao 3/33, Manisha Chaudhary 2/11, Aradhya Sharma 2/16) bt Team A 100/9 in 20 overs (Tanvi Rane 30; Sarah Khatri 3/11).