In what turned out to be a heavily one-sided encounter, St. Rocks High School (Borivali) dominated proceedings to register a formidable 289-run victory against Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School in a league match of the Mumbai Indians Junior Under-15 Girls Inter School Cricket Tournament 2026.

After winning the toss, St. Rocks High School justified their decision to bat first as they got off to a flyer, due to a 172-run partnership between opener Shreya Sakhale and Drishi Hingarh for the 2^nd wicket, before the former was dismissed for 27. Drishi Hingarh kept the momentum going as she forged another unbeaten 157-run stand with Akanksha More, who scored a marauding half-century worth 72 runs. After batting for almost the entire innings, Drishi Hingarh ended up scoring a scintillating and sensational century as she remained unbeaten on 155 runs, powering St. Rocks High School to a colossal total of 340 in their stipulated 20 overs.

In response, Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School lost wickets at an alarming rate and were eventually bowled out for just 51 runs as the quartet of Reet Rai (3/5), Akanksha More (2/9), Drishi Hingarh (2/13) and Shreya Sakhale (2/18) struck at regular intervals.

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Boys U-16 Matches:

1. Sitaram Prakash High School (Wadala) vs Al Barkaat Malik Muhammad Islam English School (Kurla)

Sitaram Prakash High School triumphed over Al Barkaat Malik Muhammad Islam English School with a resounding 7-wicket victory. In the first innings, opener Arhaan Patel’s gritty knock of 65 got Al Barkaat Malik Muhammad Islam English School off to a good start, before Sudhan Chelvi spearheaded the fight-back, scalping 4 wickets while receiving support from Aayush Shete (2/3) and Amar Kadam (2/30). With 157 runs required, Aayush Shete’s unbeaten half-century worth 86 runs powered Sitaram Prakash High School to a commanding win with 7 wickets to spare.

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Girls U-15 Matches:

1. Shardashram Vidyamandir International School (Dadar) vs KEM High School (Kanjurmarg)

Shardashram Vidyamandir International School eased past KEM High School with a comprehensive 7-wicket victory. Handy contributions from Mysha Agwqn (45) and Khushi Goswami (36), got KEM High School off to a good start, before Madhura Dhadke’s clinical 3 for 28 restricted the batting side to 120 runs at the end of 20 overs. Chasing a modest target of 121, skipper Ria Thakur led from the front with a stellar, unbeaten half-century worth 77 runs to guide Shardashram Vidyamandir International School to a convincing win.

2. Rocks High School (Borivali) vs Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School

St. Rocks High School pulverised Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School to register a monstrous 289-run victory. In the first innings, St. Rocks High School posted a daunting total of 340 overs in their stipulated 20 overs, riding on the back of a stellar century from Drishi Hingarh (155 n.o) and a supportive half-century by Akanksha More (72 n.o). In response, Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School were bowled out for just 51 runs as a spirited bowling attack led by Reet Rai (3/5) ensured a resounding win for St. Rocks High School.

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Brief Scores

Boys U-16:

Sitaram Prakash High School (Wadala) 160/3 in 24.5 overs (Aayush Shete 86 n.o, Sudhan Chelvi 26) bt Al Barkaat Malik Muhammad Islam English School (Kurla) all out 156 in 37.3 overs (Arhaan Patel 65, Ishaan Pathak 31, Musab Syed 22; Sudhan Chelvi 4/5, Aayush Shete 2/3 Amar Kadam 2/30).

Girls U-15:

Shardashram Vidyamandir International School (Dadar) 122/3 in 19.1 overs (Ria Thakur 77 n.o) bt KEM High School (Kanjurmarg) 120/6 in 20 overs (Mysha Agwqn 45, Khushi Goswami 36; Madhura Dhadke 3/28).

St. Rocks High School (Borivali) 340/2 in 20 overs (Drishi Hingarh 155 n.o, Akanksha More 72 n.o, Shreya Sakhale 27) bt Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School 51/9 in 14.1 overs (Reet Rai 3/5, Akanksha More 2/9, Drishi Hingarh 2/13, Shreya Sakhale 2/18).

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NAGPUR: Last Ball Drama as Skipper Faizan Syed’s Ton Powers Centre Point School to Exhilarating 1-Run Victory

In an adrenaline enticing encounter, Centre Point School (Seminary Hill Katol Road) came out trumps against Podar International School to register a nerve-wrecking 1-run victory in a league match of the Mumbai Indians Junior Under-14 Boys Inter School Cricket Tournament 2026.

After electing to bat first, Centre Point School were in a commanding position after an 88-run opening stand between skipper Faizan Syed and Armaan Sadhwani, before the latter was dismissed for 33. Skipper Faizan Syed carried the momentum forward, anchoring the innings with a prolific century worth 118 runs. On the bowling front, Jashwin Nayak’s 3 for 41 came as the only silver lining for Podar International School.

Chasing a towering total of 208, Podar International School were in a complete disarray as they lost wickets at an alarming rate and failed to build any substantial partnerships. Veer Mulchandani orchestrated the collapse as he picked up 4 crucial wickets. Just when a large defeat loomed large, Jashwin Nayak joined forces with Parthav Makode to forge an invaluable 94-run stand for the 9^th wicket. The duo slowly rebuilt the innings as Jashwin went on to score an unbeaten half-century under immense pressure. With 12 runs required in the last over, Podar International School came agonisingly close, before a last-ball run-out handed Centre Point School an incredible 1-run victory.

In the Boys Under-16 category, The South Public School thumped Reliance Foundation School with a colossal 205-run victory. Powered by opener Dhruv Thawale’s pyrotechnic half-century, The South Public School posted a towering total of 251 runs. However, it was Arjun Awazekar who stole the show in the second innings as he ran rampant, single-handedly dismantling Reliance Foundation School as he picked up an immaculate 8-wicket haul.

In the Girls U-15 category, St Joseph Convent High School dominated proceedings to register a 9-wicket win over Delhi Public School. The chief architect of the triumph was Latika Hirapure who scalped an scintillating 7-wicket haul as she received admirable support from Pragyasa Gaiwkad who bowled a double-wicket maiden.

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Boys U-14 Matches:

1. Centre Point School (Wardhaman Nagar) vs Delhi Public School

Centre Point School marched past Delhi Public School with a convincing 5-wicket win. Batting first, Delhi Public School lost wickets at crucial junctures and were eventually bowled out for 162 runs as the duo of Dev Jhawar (3/25) and Saksham Salunke (2/26) struck at regular intervals. With 163 runs required, Centre Point School marched to a comfortable win, riding on the back of Lakshit Chandak’s prolific half-century worth 76 runs.

2. School of Scholars vs Bhavan BP Vidya Mandir

School of Scholars emerged victorious against Bhavan BP Vidya Mandir by a clinical margin of 6 wickets. In the first innings, Bhavan BP Vidya Mandir failed to build any substantial partnerships as Aarao Singh (4/26) and Gunvansh Kothale (3/34) ran rampant inducing an all out with 157 runs on the board. Chasing a respectable total of 158, crucial cameos from Chirag Ghatole (41 n.o) and Vihan Ukey (35) guided School of Scholars to a well-deserved victory.

3. Centre Point School (Seminary Hills) vs Podar International School

Centre Point School scraped past Podar International School by to record an enthralling 1-run victory. After opting to bat, Centre Point School got off to a flyer as skipper Faizan Syed led from the front with a stellar century worth 118 runs. It was due to some resistance by Jashwin Nayak (3/41) that Centre Point School were restricted to 207 runs by the end of 40 overs. In response, Podar International School were in a spot of bother as Veer Mulchandani’s 4 for 26 had reduced them to 112 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. However, Jashwin Nayak (57 n.o) and Parthav Makode (29) forged a crucial 94-run stand as they rescued Podar International School from a humiliating defeat, however they failed to secure a win as a last-ball run-out gave Centre Point School a thrilling win.

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Boys U-16 Matches:

1. The South Public School vs Reliance Foundation School

The South Public School annihilated Reliance Foundation School to register a thrashing 206-run victory. In the first innings, opener Dhruv Thawale led from the front with a marauding half-century worth 81 runs as every other batter chipped in with smaller cameos. On the bowling front, Atharva Wanjari starred for Reliance Foundation School as he picked up 3 wickets. In response to a daunting target of 252, Reliance Foundation School were bundled out for merely 46 runs as Arjun Awazekar tore through the batting order, claiming an immaculate 8-wicket haul.

Girls U-15 Matches:

1. St Joseph Convent High School vs Delhi Public School

St Joseph Convent High School decimated Delhi Public School to register a domineering 9-wicket victory. In the first innings, Latika Hirapure put on an exhibition with her impeccable and unplayable bowling as she wreaked havoc, picking up a clinical 7-wicket haul. Delhi Public School were completely bamboozled as they were bundled out for just 21 runs. With just 22 runs required, St Joseph Convent High School cruised to a commanding win as chased the target down inside 2 overs while having 9 wickets to spare.

2. Shri Rajendra High School vs The South Public School

Shri Rajendra High School decimated The South Public School by a dominant 10-wicket win. After opting to bat, The South Public School lost wickets at an alarming rate and were eventually bowled out for merely 15 runs. Chasing a lowly total of just 16 runs, Shri Rajendra High School raced to victory as they chased the target down in just 9 balls with 10 wickets in hand.

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Brief Scores

Boys U-14:

Centre Point School (Wardhaman Nagar) 164/5 in 27.2 overs (Lakshit Chandak 76, Kartik Katariya 23, Dev Jhawar 20 n.o; Maan Dembra 2/47) bt Delhi Public School all out 162 in 38.5 overs (Maan Dembra 29, Owais Musa 27, Ranveer Gomekar 25; Dev Jhawar 3/25, Saksham Salunke 2/26).

School of Scholars 158/4 in 26.5 overs (Chirag Ghatole 41 n.o, Vihan Ukey 35, Ishan Palande 23; Vihaan Natiye 2/13) bt Bhavan BP Vidya Mandir all out 157 in 29.1 overs (Shiv Mohod 39, Rajeshwar Chandwani 20; Aarao Singh 4/26, Gunvansh Kothale 3/34, Ishan Palande 2/11).

Centre Point School (Seminary Hills) 207/6 in 40 overs (Faizan Syed 118, Armaan Sadhwani 33, Tirth Gandhi 24; Jashwin Nayak 3/41) bt Podar International School 206/9 in 40 overs (Jashwin Nayak 57 n.o, Dameed Boharpi 35, Parthav Makode 29, Atharva Jayebhaye 23; Veer Mulchandani 4/26).

Boys U-16:

The South Public School all out 250 in 35.1 overs (Dhruv Thawale 81, Viraj Saraf 32, Akshit Khote 21, Aleen Nandu Ate 20; Atharva Wanjari 3/19, Naitik Mahakalkar 2/44, Durvasa Bahe 2/54) bt Reliance Foundation School all out 46 in 15.1 overs (Arnav Lichade 22; Arjun Awazekar 8/21, Arav Trivedi 2/14).

Girls U-15:

St Joseph Convent High School 24/1 in 1.5 overs bt Delhi Public School all out 21 in 7.4 overs (Latika Hirapure 7/5, Pragyasa Gaikwad 2/0).

Shri Rajendra High School 16/0 in 1.3 overs bt The South Public School all out 15 in 9 overs (Lavanya Nipane 2/4, Swara Sant 2/5, Mukta Hinge 2/5).