The presence of esteemed dignitaries like Paras Mhambrey, a worship and celebration of the sport of cricket, centuries, 5-wicket hauls, dominant performances and nail-biting encounters, the inaugural day of the 6^th Season of MI Junior had it all.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Ground at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) bore witness to one of the most adrenaline-enticing encounters, the tournament has ever seen. The opening match itself, between Shardashram Vidyamandir International School and St. Rocks High School ended in an exhilarating tie in a Girls Under-15 match of the Mumbai Indians Junior School Cricket Tournament 2026.

After opting to bat, St. Rocks High School posted a competitive total of 148/5 after the end of their 20 overs, riding on the back of crucial cameos from Drishi Hingarh (43 n.o) and Reet Rai (41). Chasing a modest target of 149, Shardashram Vidyamandir lost wickets in heaps as they were reduced to 41/5 at one stage. However, just when things seemed to be drifting away from Shardashram Vidyamandir, Shriya Ambokar and Maitrayee Ambolkar forged an invaluable 101-run stand, with the former going on to score an unbeaten half-century.

With just 2 runs required in the last over, a historic win seemed certain for Shardashram Vidyamandir, but it was not to be so. Reet Rai backed up her heroics with bat in the first innings with of the greatest overs under tremendous pressure. Reet’s clinical bowling saw her pick up 2 wickets while conceding just a single off the last over and thus led to a nerve-wrecking tie.

In the Under-16 Boys category, Anjuman-I-Islam registered an authoritative victory over Ryan International School by an annihilating 332-run margin. After electing to bat, Anjuman-I-Islam lost 2 wickets in quick succession before Akshai Nair and Satyam Nair constructed a domineering 229-run partnership as both batters went on to score centuries. Arya Mali (34) and Deep Kanojiya (47) kept the momentum going as their pyrotechnic propelled Anjuman-I-Islam to a daunting total of 377 runs.

In reply, Ryan International School were bundled out for merely 45 runs as Rajveersinh Surve picked up a 5-wicket haul to hand Anjuman-I-Islam a dominant and commanding victory.

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Boys U-14 Matches:

1. Tarapur Vidya Mandir (Palghar) vs Sane Guruji English Medium School (Dadar)

Tarapur Vidya Mandir raced to a resounding 10-wicket win against Sane Guruji English Medium School. Batting first, Sane Guruji English Medium School could only salvage 95 runs before being bowled out due to the economical bowling of Nimish Dev (4/18) and Smit Meher (3/14). In the second innings, Vihang Akre’s unbeaten 56 propelled Tarapur Vidya Mandir to a well-deserved victory.

2. Dnyandeep Seva Mandal (Nerul) vs IES New English School (Bandra)

Dnyandeep Seva Mandal dominated IES New English School to register a commanding 9-wicket victory. Onir Singh (4/13) spearheaded the bowling attack as he received able support from Aryan Chauhan (3/18), to bundle out IES New English School for just 79 runs. Chasing a comfortable victory, Dynandeep Seva Mandal’s opener Atharv Kalel took matters into his own hands, scoring an attacking and unbeaten half-century.

3. Sitaram Prakash High School (Wadala) vs R.R Education Trust (Mulund)

Sitaram Prakash High School emerged victorious over R.R Education Trust with a well-deserved 6-wicket victory. Batting first, Rajveer Killedar’s resilient 48 ensured that R.R Education Trust posted 126/8 in their allotted 40 overs. Chasing a modest target, Sitaram Prakash High School eased to a comfortable victory courtesy a well-crafted knock worth 57 runs by opener Arish Khan.

4. General Education Academy (Chembur) vs Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School (BKC)

General Education Academy recorded a comprehensive win over Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School by a margin of 9 wickets. Laksh Bhargava’s impressive 6-wicket haul alongside Shreyans Singh’s (3/19) clinical bowling, restricted Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School to merely 73 runs. In the second innings, opener Jay Gaikwad’s commanding knock of 35 runs, sealed a well-deserved victory for General Education Academy.

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Boys U-16 Matches:

1. KC Gandhi English School (Kalyan) vs Shardashram Vidyamandir International School (Dadar)

KC Gandhi English School came out trumps against Shardashram Vidyamandir International School by a thrilling margin of just 6 runs. In the first innings, KC Gandhi English School were bowled out for 132 runs as Aryan Jadhav tore through the batting with an impressive 5-wicket haul. Chasing 133, Shardashram Vidyamandir International School came agonisingly close and were eventually bundled out for 126 runs, courtesy some disciplined bowling of Yash Kharade (4/33) and Samyak Jadhav (3/34).

2. Modern English School (Chembur) vs S.T Kadam High School (Palghar)

Modern English School emerged triumphant as they defeated S.T Kadam High School by a dominant margin of 65 runs. After electing to bat first, Modern English School posted a respectable score of 200 as Rajvardhan Jadhav top-scored with a well-complied knock of 54 runs. Despite the valiant efforts of Neel Bhanushali (63), S.T Kadam High School were outclassed by the bowling of Shaurya Ketan and Lakshya Bhor as they picked 3 wickets apiece.

3. Swami Vivekanand International School (Borivali) vs Chembur Karnataka School

Swami Vivekanand International School marched past Chembur Karnataka School with a comprehensive 6-wicket victory. Batting first, Viraj Patil’s unbeaten knock of 82 runs powered Chembur Karnataka School to 196 before being bowled out. Chasing a decent total, Swami Vivekanand International School cruised to a well-deserved win as opener Harshit Bobade went on to amass an elegant, unbeaten century.

4. Sitaram Prakash High School (Wadala) vs General Education Academy (Chembur)

Sitaram Prakash High School registered a commanding 61-run win against General Education Academy. After opting to bat, Sitaram Prakash High School salvaged a respectable total of 201 runs, courtesy some handy contributions from Aayush Shete (49), Pugazh Sundarraj (39) and Yash Jagtap (29). In response, General Education Academy were bundled out for 140 runs as Amar Kadam spearheaded the bowling attack, ending the match with figures of 4 for 26.

5. Aadarsh English School (Thane) vs Lakshdham High School (Goregaon)

Aadarsh English School stamped their authority over Lakshdham High School with a convincing 9-wicket victory. After opting to bat, Lakshdham were bundled over for just 39 runs as the trio of Priyanshu Rajbhar (3/15), Aaryavart Sonawane (3/18) and Kabeer Nalawade (2/1) struck at regular intervals. With just 40 runs required, Aadarsh English School comfortably chased the target down within 7 overs.

6. Rizvi Springfield High School (Khar) vs Parag English School (Bhandup)

Rizvi Springfield High School cruised to a commanding 152-run victory over Parag English School. Batting first, valuable cameos from skipper Dev (37), Santanu Singh (35) and Vedant Salvi 26 (n.o) ensured that Rizvi Springfield posted a competitive total. With 196 runs required to win, Parag English School were bundled out for just 45 runs as the trio of Vedant Salvi (4/25), Swaroop Ambre (3/7) and Abdullah Khatri (3/11) struck at regular intervals.

7. Dnyandeep Seva Mandal (Nerul) vs Balmohan Vidya Mandir (Dadar)

Dnyandeep Seva Mandal went past Balmohan Vidya Mandir to register a well-deserved 8-wicket triumph. Balmohan Vidya Mandir amassed a towering total of 255 runs, riding on the back of half-centuries from Yug Misal (77) and Abhang Aundhkar (56) before being bowled out. In response, Dnyandeep Seva Mandal held their nerves as a 152-run partnership between centurion Aryan Patil (102 n.o) and Shriyush Chavan (90) guided them to a hard-fought victory.

8. IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School (Dadar) vs Central Railway School (Kalyan)

IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School registered a dominant 10-wicket win over Central Railway School. In the first innings, Jay Mhatre wreaked havoc with ball in hand as he picked up a 5-wicket haul, enabling IES VN Sule School to bowl out Central Railway School for 75 runs. On the batting front, Swarn Katkar starred for IES VN Sule School as he scored a prolific and unbeaten half-century.

9. IES New English School (Bandra) vs Matunga Premier School

IES New English School eased past Matunga Premier School to record a convincing 8-wicket victory. Despite the best efforts of Chinmay Anjarlekar (34), Matunga Premier School were bundled out for 115 runs as Nikhil Gurav led the charge with a 5-wicket haul while receiving admirable support from Shivraj Thorat (3/21). IES New English School cruised to a comfortable win as Vedang Mishra top-scored with an unbeaten innings worth 42 runs.

10. Anjuman-I-Islam School (Fort) vs Ryan International School (Goregaon)

Anjuman-I-Islam School demolished Ryan Internation School by a pulverising margin of 332 runs. Twin centuries from Akshai Nair (127) and Satyam Yadav (105) propelled Anjuman-I-Islam to a towering total of 377 for the loss of 6 wickets in their stipulated 40 overs. In the second innings, Rajveersinh Surve shone with ball in hand as he scalped 5 wickets to bowl out Ryan International School for a lowly score of just 45 runs.

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Girls U-15 Matches:

1. Shardashram Vidyamandir International School (Dadar) vs St. Rocks High School (Borivali)

In what turned out to be an enthralling contest, Shardashram Vidyamandir’s match against St. Rocks High School resulted in a tie. In the first innings, Drishi Hingarh (43 n.o) and Reet Rai’s (41) crucial cameos ensured that St. Rocks registered a competitive total. Chasing a modest total of 149, Shardashram Vidyamandir were in shambles as Aakansha More (3/23) and Shreya Sakhale (2/21) struck at regular intervals. However, Shriya Ambokar (54 n.o) and Maitrayee Ambolkar forged a crucial 100-run partnership for the 6^th wicket. Shardashram Vidyamandir seemed set for a win, needing just 2 runs off the last over, when Reet Rai produced a match-winning over, picking up 2 wickets and conceding just a single, thus forcing the match to be declared a tie.

2. National English School (Virar) vs St. Columba School (Gamdevi)

National English School dominated St. Columba School to register a comprehensive 7-wicket win. After electing to bat first, St. Columba School were bundled out for merely 68 runs as Aanshu Pal (3/4) spearheaded the bowling attack as she received applaudable support from Sona Singh (3/14) and Saumya Chavan (2/17). Chasing just 69 runs to win, Aanshu Pal top-scored to cap a brilliant all-round effort and led to a comfortable victory for National English School.

3. KEM High School (Kanjurmarg) vs Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School

KEM High School annihilated Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School to register a crushing 301-run victory. Batting first, KEM High School posted a daunting total of 352 in their stipulated 20 overs, as the top 4 consisting of Mysha Agwqn (92 n.o), Ananya Mourya (66 n.o), Avani Vengurlekar (60), Khushi Goswami (43) went on to score big. Chasing 352, Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School could only salvage 51 runs while losing 6 wickets, handing KEM High School a resounding win.

4. Vasant Vihar High School (Thane) vs Sane Guruji English Medium School (Dadar)

Vasant Vihar High School cruised to a commanding 6-wicket victory over Sane Guruji English Medium School. Delisha Angchekar’s immaculate bowling saw her completely control the first innings as her 3 wickets were the primary reason behind Sane Guruji English Medium School being bowled out for 91 runs. Despite Ayushi Surve’s (3/19) disciplined bowling, Vasant Vihar High School comfortably chased in the target down with over 6 overs to spare.

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Brief Scores:

Boys U-14:

Tarapur Vidya Mandir (Palghar) 96/0 in 17.4 overs (Vihang Akre 56 n.o, Akash Maurya 31 n.o) bt Sane Guruji English Medium School (Dadar) all out 95 in 27.5 overs (Ekaaksha Sawant 28, Rudra Kate 21, Shiv Patil 21; Nimish Dev 4/18, Smit Meher 3/14, Bhavin Ghode 2/14).

Dnyandeep Seva Mandal (Nerul) 80/1 in 12.5 overs (Atharv Kalel 54 n.o) bt IES New English School (Bandra) all out 79 in 29.3 overs (Amey Dhembare 21; Onir Singh 4/13, Aryan Chauhan 3/18).

Sitaram Prakash High School (Wadala) 129/4 in 27.5 overs (Arish Khan 57, Siddesh Pilankar 22 n.o) bt R.R Education Trust (Mulund) 126/8 in 40 overs (Rajveer Killedar 48, Advay Sawant 24).

General Education Academy (Chembur) 75/1 in 7.5 overs (Jay Gaikwad 35, Vansh Khandale 20 n.o) bt Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School (BKC) all out 73 in 15 overs (Rajveer 20; Laksh Bhargava 6/15, Shreyans Singh 3/19).

Boys U-16:

KC Gandhi English School (Kalyan) all out 132 in 30.3 overs (Gaurav Chavan 28; Aryan Jadhav 5/17) bt Shardashram Vidyamandir International School (Dadar) all out 126 in 29.4 overs (Swaraj Shewale 33; Yash Kharade 4/33, Samyak Jadhav 3/34).

Modern English School (Chembur) all out 200 in 39.1 overs (Rajvardhan Jadhav 54, Dhairya Patil 37, Aaradhya Chavan 23, Shubh Shetty 20 n.o; Manas Patil 3/39, Ranveer Singh 2/37) bt S.T Kadam High School (Palghar) all out 135 in 33.5 overs (Neel Bhanushali 63, Ranveer Singh 22; Shaurya Ketan 3/10, Lakshya Bhor 3/23, Shaunak Gawade 2/11).

Swami Vivekanand International School (Borivali) 197/4 in 34.5 overs (Harshit Bobade 100 n.o, Aditya Sharma 38; Raza Khan 2/35) bt Chembur Karnataka School all out 196 in 39.1 overs (Viraj Patil 82 n.o, Ankit Mhatre 22; Bhagwan Pandhare 2/34, Lovish Bali 2/39).

Sitaram Prakash High School (Wadala) all out 201 in 39.2 overs (Aayush Shete 49, Pugazh Sundarraj 39, Yash Jagtap 29; Arnav Patil 2/31, Aayush Shinde 2/32, Sparsh Gholap 2/43) bt General Education Academy (Chembur) all out 140 in 33.1 overs (Vedant Gore 41, Sparsh Gholap 28, Tanay Prasad 22; Amar Kadam 4/26, Sudhan Chelvi 2/33, Nikam Moksh 2/33).

Aadarsh English School (Thane) 40/1 in 6.3 overs (Arnav Khot 20 n.o) bt Lakshdham High School (Goregaon) all out 39 in 22 overs (Priyanshu Rajbhar 3/15, Aaryavart Sonawane 3/18, Kabeer Nalawade 2/1).

Rizvi Springfield High School (Khar) 195/8 in 39 overs (Dev 37, Santanu Singh 35, Vedant Salvi 26 n.o; Shaurya Navale 2/27, Sarthak Aambre 2/51) bt Parag English School (Bhandup) all out 43 in 15.5 overs (Vedant Salvi 4/25, Swaroop Ambre 3/7, Abdullah Khatri 3/11).

Dnyandeep Seva Mandal (Nerul) 257/2 in 37 overs (Aryan Patil 102 n.o, Sriyush Chavan 90, Shubham Jaiswal 25, Varadraj Desai 24 n.o) bt Balmohan Vidya Mandir (Dadar) all out 255 in 39.2 overs (Yug Misal 77, Abhang Aundhkar 56, Vihaan Kadam 20; Varadraj Desai 3/55, Moksh Kamble 2/23, Chiraj Luhach 2/31).

IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School (Dadar) 78/0 in 13 overs (Swarn Katkar 51 n.o) bt Central Railway School (Kalyan) all out 75 in 22.2 overs (Jay Mhatre 5/28).

IES New English School (Bandra) 116/2 in 17.4 overs (Vedang Mishra 42 n.o, Vignesh Sawant 29 n.o, Vihan Aswale 22) bt Matunga Premier School all out 115 in 32.5 overs (Chinmay Anjarlekar 34; Nikhil Gurav 5/25, Shivraj Thorat 3/21).

Anjuman-I-Islam School (Fort) 377/6 in 40 overs (Akshai Nair 127, Satyam Yadav 105, Deep Kanojiya 47 n.o, Arya Mali 34) bt Ryan International School (Goregaon) all out 45 in 13.3 overs (Rajveersinh Surve 5/19, Abhishek Rajjak 2/18).

Girls U-15 Matches:

Shardashram Vidyamandir International School (Dadar) 148/8 in 20 overs (Shriya Ambokar 54 n.o, Maitrayee Ambolkar 20; Aakansha More 3/23, Reet Rai 2/13, Shreya Sakhale 2/21) tied with St. Rocks High School (Borivali) 148/5 in 20 overs (Drishi Hingarh 43 n.o, Reet Rai 41; Kartika Poojary 2/24).

National English School (Virar) 69/3 in 10.4 overs (Aanshu Pal 20; Kasturi Shah 2/14) bt St. Columba School (Gamdevi) all out 68 in 20 overs (Aanshu Pal 3/4, Sona Singh 3/14, Saumya Chavan 2/17)

KEM High School (Kanjurmarg) 352/2 in 20 overs (Mysha Agwqn 92 n.o, Ananya Mourya 66 n.o, Avani Vengurlekar 60, Khushi Goswami 43) bt Chhatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School 51/6 in 20 overs (Tirtha Thorat 2/6)

Vasant Vihar High School (Thane) 94/4 in 13.4 overs (Dhriti Singh 21 n.o; Ayushi Surve 3/19) bt Sane Guruji English Medium School (Dadar) all out 91 in 15 overs (Shridha Ambre 20; Delisha Angchekar 3/22).