In what turned out to a run-scoring fiesta, Modern English School emerged victorious over Shardashram Vidyamandir International School to register a formidable 52-run win in the Semi-Finals of the Mumbai Indians Junior Under-15 Girls Inter School Cricket Tournament 2026.

After being put into bat, Modern English School recovered well after an early blow as skipper Swaraa Jadhav and Manaswi God forged a 97-run stand for the 2^nd wicket. Both batters have runs under their belt and their confidence was reflected in their confident shot-making and clarity in their approach to the game. A quick-fire cameo from Sarah Khatri, complimented by the half-centuries by Swaraa Jadhav (61) and Manaswi God (57), powered Modern English School to a daunting total of 194 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

Skipper Ria Thakur led from the front in the second innings as she embarked on a pyrotechnic frenzy, scoring a sensational half-century worth 85 runs off just 58 balls. However, Ria Thakur’s valiant effort came in a losing cause as he failed to find support in her team-mates as Shardashram Vidyamandir could only salvage 142 runs at the end of 20 overs, handing Modern English School a comprehensive victory.

Boys U-14 Matches:

1. Dnyandeep Seva Mandal vs IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School

Dynandeep Seva Mandal marched past IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School to register a convincing 4-wicket win. In the first innings, IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School failed to build any substantial partnerships as they were bundled out for just 124 runs. On the bowling front, Aryan Chauhan spearheaded the attack, claiming 4 crucial wickets. Despite, Rajveer Lad’s spirited and fiery bowling that saw him take 4 wickets, Dnyandeep Seva Mandal eventually crossed the line with 4 wickets in hand.

2. K Krishna Menon Academy vs Chembur Karnataka High School

V.K Krishna Menon Academy tasted triumph as they defeated Chembur Karnataka High School by a domineering margin of 31 runs. After opting to bat, V.K Krishna Menon Academy quickly found themselves in strong control as their top-order fired on all cylinders with constant and sustained partnerships. Half-centuries from Ridit Poojary (66), Prerit Raut (53 n.o), Hridhaan Mistry (52) alongside a handy contribution by opener, Christiano Buthello (44), propelled Modern English School to a formidable total of 255 runs. In response, Chembur Karnataka High School showed immense character as they were led by Viraj Patil elegantly-crafted knock worth 72 runs. However, in the end Chembur Karnataka High School failed to reach the target, handing V.K Krishna Menon Academy a comprehensive 31-run victory.

Boys U-16 Matches:

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

IES New English School cruised past Dnyandeep Seva Mandal to record a comprehensive 6-wicket victory. Batting first, IES New English School could only salvage 129 runs despite their openers, Shriyush Chavan (47) and Virat Yadav (41) chipping in with crucial contributions. With 130 runs required, Aryan Patil’s (3/40) clinical bowling caused some problems for Dnyandeep Seva Mandal but Harshal Sonawane’s unbeaten knock of 34 runs guided them to a well-deserved win.

2. Swami Vivekanand International School vs Sitaram Prakash High School

Swami Vivekanand International School secured a clinical win over Sitaram Prakash High School to register a bolstering 41-run win. After being put into bat, Swami Vivekanand International School posted a formidable total of 240 runs, riding on the back of numerous cameos from multiple batters as Aditya Sharma emerged as the top-scorer with 45 runs. On the bowling front, Sudhan Chelvi (3/29) spearheaded the attack while receiving able support from Amar Kadam (2/33) and Aayush Shete (2/36). Half-centuries from opener Aayush Shete (50) and Amar Kadam (52 n.o) went in vain as Aditya Sharma scalped 3 wickets to cap off an incredible all-round performance.

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Girls U-15 Matches:

1. Modern English School vs Shardashram Vidyamandir International School

Modern English School registered a dominant 52-run win over Shardashram Vidyamandir International School, powered by a flurry of runs from their top order. Swaraa Jadhav (61) and Manaswi God (57) were the architects of the innings, propelling Modern English to a formidable 194/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Shardashram’s response was centred around a spectacular lone-warrior effort from Ria Thakur, who smashed a defiant 85, but a lack of support from the other end saw them finish at 142/6, sealing a comprehensive victory for Modern English School.

2. Parag English School vs National English School

Parag English School stormed into the Finals after a towering 42-run victory over National English School. Batting first, handy cameos from top-order batters – Kashish Rathee (37), Vedika Nikam (36) and Mudra Khedekar (33) – guided Parag English School to a respectable total of 160 runs in their allotted 20 overs. In response, National English School only managed to score 118 runs as Mudra Khedekar scalped 3 wickets to hand Parag English School a spot in the finals.

Brief Scores

Boys U-14:

Dnyandeep Seva Mandal 127/6 in 28.4 overs (Lavish Singh 32, Lovish 31 n.o, Atharv Kalel 23; Rajveer Lad 4/26) bt IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium High School all out 124 in 36.4 overs (Arjun Kokare 30, Siddharth Bhosale 28; Aryan Chauhan 4/33, Golu Pal 2/13, Lavish Singh 2/25).

V.K Krishna Menon Academy 255/7 in 40 overs (Ridit Poojary 66, Prerit Raut 53 n.o, Hridhaan Mistry 52, Christiano Buthello 44; Raza Khan 3/27, Ankit Mhatre 2/47) bt Chembur Karnataka High School 221/7 in 40 overs (Viraj Patil 72, Prajwal Gowari 36, Ankit Mhatre 34, Prithviraj Kumbhar 28; Prerit Raut 2/39).

Boys U-16:

IES New English School (Bandra) 132/4 in 16.3 overs (Harshal Sonawane 34 n.o, Soham Lad 25, Shreyash Khilare 22; Aryan Patil 3/40) bt Dnyandeep Seva Mandal 129/5 in 32 overs (Shriyush Chavan 47, Virat Yadav 41; Nirav Saboo 2/29).

Swami Vivekanand International School 240/9 in 40 overs (Aditya Sharma 45, Nathaniel Fereira 40, Bhagwan Pandhare 31, Harshit Bobade 30, Arjun Bora 26, Shreyash Chopade 20; Sudhan Chelvi 3/29, Amar Kadam 2/33, Aayush Shete 2/36, Nikam Moksh 2/42) bt Sitaram Prakash High School 199/9 in 40 overs (Amar Kadam 52 n.o, Aayush Shete 50, Yash Jagtap 23, Sudhan Chelvi 21; Aditya Sharma 3/21, Raghav Pandey 2/15).

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Girls U-15:

Modern English School 194/6 in 20 overs (Swaraa Jadhav 61, Manaswi God 57, Sarah Khatri 35 n.o; Shriya Ambokar 2/11, Bhavani Chepuri 2/43) bt Shardashram Vidyamandir International School 142/6 in 20 overs (Ria Thakur 85, Avani Bhole 20; Aradhya Sharma 2/26).

Parag English School 160/4 in 20 overs (Kashish Rathee 37, Vedika Nikam 36, Mudra Khedekar 33) bt National English School 118/8 in 20 overs (Sona Singh 29, Aanshu Pal 21; Mudra Khedekar 3/20, Advaita Toraskar 2/12, Shreeja Waghmare 2/20). 

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Nagpur: Double Glory for The Royal Gondwana Public School; Shri Rajendra High School Prolong Dominance

In a closely-contested finale, The Royal Gondwana Public School came out trumps over Shri Rajendra High School by an enthralling 4-wicket victory in the Finals of the Mumbai Indians Junior Under-16 Boys Inter School Cricket Tournament.

After being put into bat, Shri Rajendra High School got off to a decent start as opener Vishesh Chawda played a resilient knock worth 38 runs. However, it was Arjun Mahajan’s stellar half-century of 81 runs that powered Shri Rajendra High School to a decent total of 213 runs. Coming in after the first wicket, Arjun Mahajan commanded proceedings as he was the last batter dismissed before Shri Rajendra High School were bowled out. On the bowling front, the dynamic duo of Siddharth Gupta (4/25) and Nagesh Umale (3/41) struck at regular intervals to keep their side in the game.

With 214 runs required to win the title, the pair of Siddharth Gupta and Nagesh Umale came together once again, forging a staggering 121-run opening stand with the former going on to score a sensational half-century worth 72 runs. However, Atharva Bajad led a spirited fight-back, dismissing both the openers in consecutive overs and eventually ended the match with figures of 4 for 42. In the end, handy cameos from Rahul Sharma and Mohammad Sheikh guided The Royal Gondwana Public School to a well-deserved title clinch.

The Royal Gondwana Public School triumphed twice by winning the Finals of the Boys Under-14 category as well, as they annihilated Centre Point School (Seminary Hills) by a pulverising 8-wicket triumph.

Batting first, Centre Point School started the match in front, courtesy a 118-run partnership for the 2^nd wicket between Armaan Sadhwani and Pratham Singhania. While Armaan was eventually dismissed after a gritty knock of 72 runs, Pratham Singhania stayed unbeaten till the end, consolidating the innings with an exquisite and articulate knock of 97 runs.

In response, Siddharth Namsani was at his belligerent best as he produced a pyrotechnic knock before he was agonisingly dismissed for 96 runs. Eventually, Aryan Nishad unbeaten cameo of 38 runs propelled The Royal Gondwana Public School to their maiden U-14 MI Junior title.

In the Girls Under-15 category, Shri Rajendra High School dominated proceedings to thump St. Joesph Convent High School by a commanding margin of 7 wickets, thereby retaining their dominance as they are crowned the MI Junior champions for the 5^th consecutive season after finishing as the runners-up in the first edition.

Boys U-14 Matches:

1. The Royal Gondwana Public School vs Centre Point School (Seminary Hills)

The Royal Gondwana Public School decimated Centre Point School by a championship-defining 8-wicket victory. In the first innings, a 118-run partnership between opener Armaan Sadhwani and Pratham Singhania got Centre Point School off to a flyer before the former was dismissed for 72. Pratham Singhania anchored the innings, resolutely occupying one side as he went on to score a prolific, unbeaten knock worth 97 runs, guiding Centre Point School to a respectable total of 212 runs. In response, opener Siddharth Namsani led from the front, constructing a staggering innings of 96 runs as he guided The Royal Gondwana Public School to the title in dominant fashion. 

Boys U-16 Matches:

1. The Royal Gondwana Public School vs Shri Rajendra High School

The Royal Gondwana Public School came out trumps as they outclassed Shri Rajendra High School to register a glorious 4-wicket victory. Arjun Mahajan’s stellar and valiant knock of 81 runs powered Shri Rajendra High School to a decent total of 213 runs before they were bowled out, due to scintillating bowling from Siddharth Gupta (4/25) and Nagesh Umale (3/41). Despite a spirited effort from Atharva Bajad (4/42), a 121-run opening stand between Siddharth Gupta (72) and Nagesh Umale (44) powered The Royal Gondwana Public School to a resounding 4-wicket win.

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Girls U-15 Matches:

1. Shri Rajendra High School vs St. Joseph Convent High School

Shri Rajendra High School emerged triumphant as they eased past St. Joseph Convent High School with a decisive 7-wicket victory. Disciplined and tidy bowling by Gunjan Taywade (3/4) and Mihika Agashe (2/1), restricted St. Joseph Convent High School to merely 68 runs at the end of the first innings. With just 69 runs required, Shri Rajendra High School cruised to a commanding win as opener Janvee Bishnoi top-scored with a mature knock worth 29 runs.

Brief Scores

Boys U-14:

The Royal Gondwana Public School 214/2 in 25.1 overs (Siddharth Namsani 96, Aryan Nishad 38 n.o, Ronnit Rathi 36) bt Centre Point School (Seminary Hills) 212/9 in 40 overs (Pratham Singhania 97 n.o, Armaan Sadhwani 72; Pratheek Jatoth 3/31, Om Dehrwal 2/32).

Boys U-16:

The Royal Gondwana Public School 214/6 in 38.1 overs (Siddharth Gupta 72, Nagesh Umale 44, Rahul Sharma 25, Mohammad Sheikh 21 n.o; Atharva Bajad 4/42, Anukalp Wankhede 2/19) bt Shri Rajendra High School all out 213 in 38.1 overs (Arjun Mahajan 81, Vishesh Chawda 38; Siddharth Gupta 4/25, Nagesh Umale 3/41).

Girls U-15:

Shri Rajendra High School 72/3 in 8.4 overs (Janvee Bishnoi 29; Vidhi Karnik 2/21) bt St. Joseph Convent High School 68/5 in 20 overs (Latika Hirapure 29; Gunjan Taywade 3/4, Mihika Agashe 2/1).