IES New English School wins its maiden Harris Shield’22 title
Played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, it was the all important finals between IES New English School Bandra vs IES VN Sule Guruji Dadar. IES VN Sule Guruji batting first posted a total of 197 runs in 1st innings with Dharsh Murkute top scoring with 55 runs. From the bowlers, it was Agasthya Bangera who returned with exceptional bowling figures of 5/57.
In reply, IES New English School were all out for 187 runs in their 1st innings as VN Sule took a 10 innings lead. IES VN Sule in the 2nd innings were all out for 171 runs giving a target of 182 to IES New English School.
Chasing 182, IES lost some quick top order wickets making it a pressure situation on the final Day 3 at Wankhede. With scoreboard reading 47/3 at one stage, it was Aarush Patankar who showed brilliant composure as he went on to anchor the chase with a match winning knock of 95*off 90 balls (9 fours). Aarush was well supported by Anant Desai and Arjun Baigatkar with whom he stitched crucial cameos.
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