Bravo Cricket Academy Reach Dilip Vengsarkar U12 Final, Finish as Proud Runner-Up

Bravo Cricket Academy put together an impressive run in the Dilip Vengsarkar Cup U12, showing discipline, grit, and real growth through the tournament. Their journey to the final had everything strong bowling spells, steady partnerships, and a group of youngsters who never backed away from a challenge.

Let’s walk through their campaign.

In the semi-final against Cricket Mantras, the opposition chose to bat first but struggled to build momentum. Bravo’s bowlers stayed on the money from the first over. Aarav Upadhyay and Dishant Phulore picked up two wickets each, while the rest of the attack supported them well by chipping in with single wickets. Cricket Mantras were bowled out for 147 in 33 overs.

The chase was calm and controlled. Yuvraj anchored the innings with a mature 70 off 99 balls, and Salman Khan kept the pressure off with a steady 60 from 90 balls. Their partnership took Bravo home in 31 overs with nine wickets to spare, booking their place in the final.

The title match was against Victory Cricket Academy. Victory batted first and reached 203 before being bowled out. Bravo gave the chase a solid fight, but the key moments slipped away and they fell short by 42 runs. It wasn’t the ending they hoped for, but reaching the final was a strong achievement for this young squad.

The highlight came later during the Prize Distribution Ceremony. Bravo Cricket Academy were awarded the Runner-Up Trophy by former Indian captain Dilip Vengsarkar himself. For the boys, standing on stage with a legend of the game felt like a dream moment.

The ceremony was also attended by respected guests:
Shridhar Mandle, Chairman of the MCA U14 Selection Committee,
Azeem Khan, MCA U14 Selector,
Ravi Thakkar, Ranji Trophy Selector,
and Mohan Bane, Senior Cricket Photographer.

Their presence added weight and warmth to the occasion, and the young players soaked in every second.

What this really means is Bravo Cricket Academy didn’t just finish as runners-up they earned recognition, confidence, and the kind of memories that push young cricketers forward. The performances from Yuvraj, Salman Khan, Aarav Upadhyay, and Dishant Phulore showed the strength of the group and the promise of what comes next.