Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vidyalaya Creates History, Storms into Giles Shield Final Under Coach Jayesh Utekar’s Guidance

In a historic moment for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vidyalaya, the school has reached the finals of the prestigious Giles Shield for the first time. The team has remained unbeaten in the tournament, playing a total of nine matches, including five knockout rounds, three league games, and a thrilling semi-final victory.

The remarkable journey of the school has been shaped under the expert guidance of head coach Jayesh Utekar, who also leads Saeesh Cricket Academy. Recognizing the players’ endurance issues in previous seasons, Coach Utekar placed a strong emphasis on hardcore fitness, strength, and stamina training over the past year. His rigorous practice schedule included daily practice matches, maximum fielding drills, and specialized short-ball training for bowlers—a strategy that has paid off spectacularly.

One of the key highlights of their campaign has been their dominant bowling attack, which consistently restricted opponents to scores below 160 runs, making them one of the most formidable sides in the tournament.

Star Performers Shine Bright

Several players have stepped up to deliver outstanding performances throughout the tournament

• Advit Tiwari has been a standout player with his all-round brilliance, scoring 183, 118, 76,* 93* Runs and taking a stunning 31 wickets.
  
• Aayush Chavan has been lethal with the ball, claiming 32 wickets, including three five-wicket hauls.
• Sanmit Kothmire has provided crucial runs for the team, scoring two centuries along with multiple half-centuries.

The team has also received strong support from their assistant coaches—Ganesh Palkar, Raju Adagale, and Rakesh Kumar, who have played a vital role in the team’s tactical and technical improvements.

Finals at the Iconic Wankhede Stadium

Now, the team stands on the brink of glory as they prepare for the grand finale at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. This achievement marks a historic milestone for the school and is a testament to the relentless hard work, discipline, and dedication instilled by Coach Jayesh Utekar and his staff.

With their momentum and confidence at an all-time high, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vidyalaya is ready to give its all in the finals and aim for its first-ever Giles Shield title. The entire school and supporters eagerly await what could be a landmark victory in their cricketing history.