Mumbai Pacer Akash Pawar Stars as India Universities Dominate Australia

The All India University team began their Australia tour on a strong note with a commanding five-wicket victory over Australia Universities in a T20 clash that was largely decided by a disciplined bowling effort.

Batting first, Australia Universities found it tough to get going against a sharp and well-planned Indian bowling attack. Restricted to just 102 for 8 in their 20 overs, the hosts never truly recovered from the early pressure applied by the Indian bowlers.

Leading that effort was Mumbai’s Akash Pawar, who delivered an outstanding spell of fast bowling. Bowling his full quota of four overs, Akash picked up three crucial wickets and consistently troubled the Australian batters with pace, control, and smart variations. His spell set the tone for India’s dominance.

He received excellent support from the rest of the bowling unit. Bhagwan Singh chipped in with two wickets from his four overs, while Abhay Choudhary and Harsh Meena claimed one wicket each to ensure Australia never built any momentum.

Chasing a modest target, India Universities played with composure and clarity. The batters paced the innings well and crossed the line in just 18 overs, sealing the match by five wickets and underlining their superiority in all departments.

Akash Pawar’s performance stood out not just for the numbers, but for the control and confidence he showed on an international university stage. The Mumbai pacer trains at Sanjeevani Cricket Academy, Bandra, under the guidance of coach Satish Samant. His performance in Australia is a proud moment for the academy and a reflection of the structured coaching and consistent hard work put in back home.

As the tour progresses, performances like these will boost India Universities’ confidence, while Akash Pawar’s spell serves as a reminder of the quality talent being produced by Mumbai’s cricketing ecosystem and academies like Sanjeevani under dedicated mentors such as Satish Samant.