New Jersey U15 Cricket Team Selected for Regionals and Nationals

The Under-15 New Jersey State Cricket Team has kicked off their campaign in the sub-conference league with a commanding performance, winning all three of their group stage matches in style. With standout efforts across all departments, New Jersey has emerged as one of the top contenders as they prepare for the next phase in Atlanta.

Match 1: New Jersey vs Combined Team

In the opening match, New Jersey won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a competitive 183/6 in 35 overs. The innings was powered by Raghav Lakshmanan, who scored a fluent 54 off 56 balls, and Aarav Patel, who anchored the innings with 47 off 69 deliveries. The bowlers backed up the batting effort, helping New Jersey secure a 34-run victory.
Raghav Lakshmanan was named Man of the Match for his vital half-century.

Match 2: New Jersey vs New York

Batting first again, New Jersey piled up 204/8, thanks to a composed 56 off 59 balls by Rehan Behra. In the second innings, New York was bowled out for just 97, courtesy of a fiery spell from Samarth Kale, who picked up 5 wickets in 6 overs.
Samarth Kale was named Man of the Match for his brilliant bowling performance.

Match 3: New Jersey vs Washington D.C.

Opting to bowl first, New Jersey delivered a clinical performance by bundling out Washington D.C. for just 77 runs. Raj Parikh was the star with the ball, claiming 4 wickets in his 8 overs. New Jersey chased down the target comfortably, winning by 6 wickets.
Raj Parikh was awarded Man of the Match for his impactful spell.

Top Performers of the Phase

1. Raghav Lakshmanan finished as the top batter of the phase with a total of 105 runs across three matches.
2. Raj Parikh and Samarth Kale emerged as the top wicket-takers, each claiming 7 wickets, playing a crucial role in New Jersey’s unbeaten run.

With three wins in three matches, New Jersey advances to the regional finals in Atlanta with momentum and confidence. If their current form continues, they look poised to make another strong push towards the nationals and defend their title.