Mumbai Clinch Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite Title; Harsh Kadam Shines with Consistent Run-Scoring

Mumbai were crowned champions of the Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite Tournament after securing a dominant first-innings lead victory over Maharashtra in the final.

Batting first, Maharashtra posted a strong total of 381 runs. Mumbai responded with authority, piling up 494 runs and taking a decisive first-innings lead. In the second innings, Maharashtra were bowled out for 203 runs, after which Mumbai were declared winners on the basis of their first-innings advantage, sealing the prestigious Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite title.

While the team performance stood out, one of the biggest positives for Mumbai throughout the tournament was the consistency of batter Harsh Kadam. In the final, Harsh contributed a valuable 47 runs, playing his role in strengthening Mumbai’s first-innings total.

Harsh Kadam’s tournament as a whole was highly impressive. He finished as one of Mumbai’s most reliable batters, scoring 468 runs across the competition. His tally included a highest score of 103, along with two half-centuries, and he maintained a solid average of 52, underlining his consistency at the elite under-16 level.

Harsh Kadam trains at Sanjeevani Cricket Academy, Bandra, where he has been developing his game under the guidance of head coach Satish Samant. His performances in the Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite Tournament reflect the quality coaching, discipline, and structured training environment provided by the academy

Mumbai’s title win marks another successful chapter in their rich junior cricket legacy, while Harsh Kadam’s standout tournament performance positions him as a promising name to watch in age-group cricket going forward.