Anjuman I Islam Allana English High School Clinches Victory Over Dahisar Vidya Mandir in MI Inter School Cricket Tournament

Mumbai, January 31, 2025 – In a thrilling encounter at Young Zorastrian, Anjuman I Islam Allana English High School emerged victorious against Dahisar Vidya Mandir by six wickets in the MI Inter School Cricket Tournament 2024-25.

This outstanding achievement was made possible by the unwavering support of President Padmshree Dr. Zahir Kazi Sir, whose dedication has been instrumental in nurturing a strong cricketing culture at the school. His vision and encouragement have been the foundation of the team’s growth and success.

Additionally, the team’s accomplishments were fueled by the expert coaching of former Indian cricketer Ghulam Parkar and Kadir Patel, whose strategic insights have played a crucial role in shaping young talents.

After winning the toss, Anjuman I Islam Allana English High School elected to field first. Their bowlers delivered an impressive performance, restricting Dahisar Vidya Mandir to 145 all out in 38.1 overs.

Dahisar Vidya Mandir’s Batting Performance

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Dahisar Vidya Mandir managed to post a competitive total, thanks to notable contributions from:

Ayush Yadav – 36 runs off 46 balls (4 fours)

Parth Tyagi – 36 runs off 50 balls (3 fours)

Smit Karkar – 30 runs off 45 balls (4 fours)

Anjuman I Islam Allana English High School’s Bowling Attack

The bowlers kept constant pressure on the opposition, led by:

Vedan Kadu – 4 wickets for 36 runs in 8 overs

Aarav Yadav – 2 wickets for 13 runs in 6.1 overs

Salman Khan – 2 wickets for 14 runs in 8 overs

Anjuman I Islam Allana English High School’s Chase

Chasing 146 for victory, Anjuman I Islam Allana English High School dominated with the bat, reaching 148/4 in 27.2 overs. The highlight of the innings was a match-winning knock by Arhaan Patel, who remained unbeaten on 90 runs off 93 balls, including 16 boundaries.

Match Result

Anjuman I Islam Allana English High School comfortably won the match by six wickets, securing an important victory in the tournament.

Man of the Match

For his outstanding batting display, Arhaan Patel was adjudged Man of the Match.

A School Committed to Sporting Excellence

Under the leadership of Principal Rizwana Satare,Anjuman I Islam Allana English High School  has consistently excelled in both academics and sports. The school prioritizes the growth of student-athletes by providing top-notch cricketing facilities, including bats, balls, pitches, and access to training grounds at Azad Maidan.

Pioneers of Cricket at Anjuman-I-Islam

The school’s cricketing success would not have been possible without the efforts of Abid Khan Sir and Vaheed Shaikh Sir, the driving forces behind its cricketing foundation. These two stalwarts initiated and built the cricketing culture atAnjuman I Islam Allana English High School , laying the groundwork for the school’s current dominance in Mumbai’s school cricket circuit. Today, they continue to play a crucial role as cricket coordinators, ensuring the program remains at the forefront of excellence.