Sanjeevani Lift U-12 Championship After 20-Run Final Win

The U-12 Sub Junior Cricket Championship final saw Sanjeevani Cricket Academy go head-to-head with Shailesh Dubley Cricket Academy in a high-intensity title clash. Winning the toss, Sanjeevani showed clear intent by opting to bat first.

What followed was a batting display that set the tone for the match. Sanjeevani posted a strong 192 for 6 in their 20 overs, built around magnificent innings from Nivedh Lakhwani. Batting with maturity beyond his age, Nivedh scored 91 runs off 54 balls, striking 13 fours and 3 sixes. He controlled the innings, punished loose deliveries, and ensured his team had a total to defend in a final.

Defending 193 was never going to be easy, but Sanjeevani’s bowlers stayed disciplined. Shailesh Dubley Cricket Academy fought hard in the chase but couldn’t find the momentum needed to overhaul the target. They finished on 172 in 20 overs, falling short by 20 runs as Sanjeevani sealed the championship in style.

Nivedh Lakhwani’s impact wasn’t limited to the final. His tournament numbers tell the real story.
* 1st Match: 106 runs
* 2nd Match: 12 runs
* 3rd Match: 64 runs
* Final Match: 91 runs

Total: 273 runs in the tournament
These performances earned him the Best Batsman of the Tournament award. His match-winning knock in the final fetched him the Man of the Match, and his consistency throughout the competition saw him rightly named Man of the Series as well.

This title win is another strong statement from Sanjeevani Cricket Academy, based in Bandra Kherwadi, known for developing young cricketers with strong fundamentals and match awareness. Under the guidance of U-12 coach Atul Tari, the academy continues to produce players who perform when it matters most.

A composed team effort, a standout tournament, and a young batter who rose every time his team needed him. Sanjeevani Cricket Academy’s championship run and Nivedh Lakhwani’s 273-run tournament made this final phase truly memorable.