St Columba School dominated proceedings to thump Vasant Vihar High School by a bolstering margin of 165 runs in a league match of the Mumbai Indians Junior Under-15 Girls Inter School Cricket Tournament 2026.

After being put into bat, St Columba School recovered quickly after a couple of early wickets as a 119-run partnership between opener Kasturi Shah and Durva Palav steadied the ship before the latter was dismissed for 28. However, Kasturi Shah continued the onslaught and remained unbeaten at the end scoring a prolific century after playing for the entirety of the innings. Kasturi Shah put on a marauding masterclass as she went to smash 177 runs off just 77 balls – an innings that saw her strike 33 boundaries. As a result, St Columba School amassed a staggering 258 runs at the end of their stipulated 20 overs.

In face of such a colossal target, Vasant Vihar High School collapsed like a pack of cards and were eventually bundled out for 93 runs, despite a valiant cameo from Risha Vaidya (30 n.o). The bowling pair of Anushka Ghuge and Tanvi Surve showcased clinical accuracy and immaculate discipline as they scalped 4 and 3 wickets respectively, guiding St Columba School to a humungous 165-run victory.

In the Boys Under-16 category, IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School scraped past V.K Krishna Menon in an adrenaline enticing encounter to register an exhilarating 6-run victory.

IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School posted a respectable total of 202 runs in their allotted 40 overs, riding on the back of a 120-run opening stand between Swarn Katkar and Devang Koli with the latter scoring a perseverant half-century.

In response, V.K Krishna Menon Academy came agonisingly close as half-centuries from skipper Prerit Raut and Parth Nalawade went in vain as IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School held their nerves to grab a famous win, powered by impeccable bowling by Sharvil Nalawade (4/19) and Swarn Katkar (3/29).

Boys U-14 Matches:

1. Dnyandeep Seva Mandal vs Chembur Karnataka High School

Dnyandeep Seva Mandal eased past Chembur Karnataka High School to record a resounding 7-wicket victory. Skipper Ankit Mhatre’s (62) resilient half-century gave some sort of semblance to Chembur Karnataka High School’s innings before they were bowled out for 133 runs as Lavish Singh (3/25) spearheaded the bowling attack. Chasing a target of 134, a 103-run unbeaten stand between Anuj Choudhary (63 n.o) and Atharv Kalel (52 n.o) guided Dnyandeep Seva Mandal to a commanding 7-wicket win.

2. IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School vs V.K Krishna Menon Academy

IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School came out trumps over V.K Krishna Menon Academy by an enthralling margin of 6 runs. Batting first after winning the toss, IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School got off to a flyer as openers Swarn Katkar and Devang Koli forged a 120-run stand before the latter was dismissed for 45. Swarn Katkar carried the momentum forward and went on to score a resilient half-century worth 72 runs to power IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School to a formidable total of 202 runs. In response, V.K Krishna Menon Academy struggled early as they lost 4 wickets for just 60 runs. It was at this crucial phase that skipper Prerit Raut forged a vital 106-run partnership with Parth Nalawade as both batters scored half-centuries. Eventually V.K Krishna Menon Academy came agonisingly close, only to lose out by 6 runs as the duo of Sharvil Nalawade (4/19) and Swarn Katkar (3/29) sealed a narrow win for IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School.

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Girls U-15 Matches:

1. St Columba School vs Vasant Vihar High School

St Columba School thrashed Vasant Vihar High School to register a towering 165-run victory. In the first innings, St Columba School posted a daunting total of 258 runs in their allocated 20 overs, riding on the back a scintillating unbeaten century worth 177 runs by opener Kasturi Shah. In response, Vasant Vihar High School were bundled out for just 93 runs as the duo of Anushka Ghuge (4/22) and Tanvi Surve (3/15) struck at regular intervals.

2. Parag English School vs Lok Puram Public School

Parag English School marched past Lok Puram Public School to register a comprehensive 8-wicket victory. After opting to bat first, Lok Puram Public School lost wickets at an alarming rate as they were eventually bundled out for just 32 runs as the trio of Shreeja Waghmare (3/6), Mudra Khedekar (2/3) and Advaita Toraskar (2/5) struck at regular intervals. With just 33 runs required, Parag English School cruised to a comfortable victory as they chased the target down inside 6 overs.

Brief Scores

Boys U-14:

Dnyandeep Seva Mandal 134/3 in 24 overs (Anuj Chaudhary 63 n.o, Atharv Kalel 52 n.o) bt Chembur Karnataka High School all out 133 in 38 overs (Ankit Mhatre 62, Prajwal Gowari 22; Lavish Singh 3/25, Akash Gond 2/24).

IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School 202/5 in 40 overs (Swarn Katkar 72, Devang Koli 45, Aaradya Kadam 29) bt V.K Krishna Menon Academy 196/8 in 40 overs (Prerit Raut 56, Parth Nalawade 53, Hridhaan Mistry 26; Sharvil Nalawade 4/19, Swarn Katkar 3/29).

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Girls U-15:

St Columba School 258/4 in 20 overs (Kasturi Shah 177 n.o, Durva Palav 28) bt Vasant Vihar High School all out 93 in 18.4 overs (Risha Vaidya 30 n.o; Anushka Ghuge 4/22, Tanvi Surve 3/15).

Parag English School 34/2 in 5.2 overs (Shreya Khatavkar 2/23) bt Lok Puram Public School all out 32 in 18.3 overs (Shreeja Waghmare 3/6, Mudra Khedekar 2/3, Advaita Toraskar 2/5).

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Nagpur: Tons Galore as Kurvey’s New Model Public School Register Colossal 132-Run Triumph

In what turned out to be a run-scoring fiesta, Kurvey’s New Model Public School emerged triumphant over Reliance Foundation School by a bolstering margin of 132 runs in a league match of the Mumbai Indians Junior Inter School Cricket Tournament 2026.

After winning the toss, Kurvey’s New Model Public School lost a couple of early wickets and found themselves in a spot of bother, what followed next was an exhibition of dominant batting and audacious stroke-making. Arjun Parsawar and Atharva Deole embarked on a pyrotechnic frenzy as they forged a staggering 192-run stand for the 3^rd wicket before Arjun was dismissed for a stellar century. Atharva Deole kept the momentum going and remained unbeaten, scoring a scintillating and sensational ton worth 116 runs. As a result, Kurvey’s New Model Public School posted an astounding total of 335 runs at the end of the first innings.

In face of a daunting ask of 336 runs, Reliance Foundation School found some hope in Naitik Mahakalkar and Atharva Bante as both batters went on to score valiant half-centuries before succumbing to their fate. Eventually Reliance Foundation School could salvage 203 runs before the quartet of Atharva Thakre (3/61), Samrat Charde (2/10), Anvesh Jadhav (2/23) and Rajas Vaidya (2/32) sealed a domineering win for Kurvey’s New Model Public School.

In other matches of the Under-16 Boys category, Darshan Thorkar of The Royal Gondwana Public School and Om Kanade of Swami Narayan School led their teams to victories by displaying immaculate accuracy and scalping impressive 5-wicket hauls.

Boys U-16 Matches:

1. The Royal Gondwana Public School vs Podar International School

The Royal Gondwana Public School decimated Podar International School to register a formidable 10-wicket victory. Batting first, Podar International School failed to sustain any partnerships and were eventually bundled out for just 56 runs as Darshan Thorkar ran rampant, claiming a clinical 5-wicket haul while receiving able support from Devansh Bhoyar (2/1) and Rahul Sharma (2/9). With just 57 runs required, Siddharth Gupta’s unbeaten knock of 41 runs powered The Royal Gondwana Public School to a domineering win with 10 wickets to spare.

2. Swami Narayan School vs Somalwar High School

Swami Narayan School comprehensively outplayed Somalwar High School to record a dominant 9-wicket win. In the first innings, Om Kanade tore through the batting line-up as he scalped an immaculate 5-wicket haul while Aarul Jhawar also picked up 3 wickets. Skipper Harsh Lokhande’s valiant half-century worth 60 runs came as a silver lining before Somalwar High School were bowled out for 140 runs. Chasing a modest target of 141, opener Nipun Balkote’s pyrotechnic knock of 73 runs propelled Swami Narayan School to a convincing 9-wicket victory.

3. Shri Rajendra High School vs The South Public School

Shri Rajendra High School emerged victorious as they defeated The South Public School by a convincing margin of 26 runs. Samarth Nathani’s stellar half-century alongside a crucial knock by Ranveer Bhinder nudged Shri Rajendra High School to respectable total of 154 runs before they were bowled out by the duo of Arjun Awazekar and Viraj Saraf as they claimed 4 wickets apiece. Opener Aleen Nandu Ate’s valiant half-century of 62 runs came in a losing cause as The South Public School were bundled out for 128 runs by a coordinated and clinical bowling attack.

4. Kurvey’s New Model Public School vs Reliance Foundation School

Kurvey’s New Model Public School annihilated Reliance Foundation School to register a decisive 132-run victory. Batting first, Kurvey’s New Model Public School amassed a monstrous total of 335 runs in their allotted 40 overs, riding on the back of a 192-run partnership between Atharva Deole and Arjun Parsawar as both batters went on to score centuries. Naitik Mahakalkar and Atharva Bante’s half-centuries gave some hope to Reliance Foundation School before they were bowled out for 203 runs, handing Kurvey’s New Model Public School a bullish 132-run win.

Brief Scores

Boys U-16:

The Royal Gondwana Public School 59/0 in 6.5 overs (Siddharth Gupta 41 n.o) bt Podar International School all out 56 in 19.4 overs (Darshan Thorkar 5/15, Devansh Bhoyar 2/1, Rahul Sharma 2/9).

Swami Narayan School 141/1 in 12.4 overs (Nipun Balkote 73 n.o, Neel Somaiya 21 n.o) bt Somalwar High School all out 140 in 27.1 overs (Harsh Lokhande 60, Priyanshu Tarale 23 n.o; Om Kanade 5/27, Aarul Jhawar 3/30).

Shri Rajendra High School all out 154 in 24 overs (Samarth Nathani 59, Ranveer Bhinder 36; Arjun Awazekar 4/25, Viraj Saraf 4/36) bt The South Public School all out 128 in 26.1 overs (Aleen Nandu Ate 62, Viraj Saraf 22; Veer Donode 3/22, Aditya Tapase 2/11, Shourya Varma 2/29, Anukalp Wankhede 2/36).

Kurvey’s New Model Public School 335/4 in 40 overs (Atharva Deole 116 n.o, Arjun Parsawar 100, Anvesh Jadhav 29 n.o; Atharva Bante 2/48) bt Reliance Foundation School all out 203 in 33 overs (Naitik Mahakalkar 69, Atharva Bante 56; Atharva Thakre 3/61, Samrat Charde 2/10, Anvesh Jadhav 2/23, Rajas Vaidya 2/32).