Shreyash Khilare Leads the Way as Mumbai Outclass Baroda in U-14 West Zone Multiday Clash

Mumbai delivered a composed, old-school Test match performance to register a first-innings lead win over Baroda in the U-14 West Zone Multiday Tournament 2026, with Shreyash Khilare standing tall across both innings.

Winning the toss, Mumbai chose to bat first, backing their batters to set the tone. The decision paid off largely due to Shreyash Khilare’s fluent knock at the top. He played with intent and control, scoring a commanding 86 runs off just 65 balls. His innings was packed with 11 boundaries and 4 sixes, helping Mumbai post 198 in their first innings.
Baroda, in reply, struggled to build momentum. Mumbai’s bowlers kept things tight and consistent, bowling Baroda out for 142 and securing a crucial first-innings advantage.

With the lead in hand, Mumbai batted again and showed patience and discipline, extending their dominance. Once again, it was Shreyash Khilare who anchored the innings. Shifting gears from aggression to assurance, he crafted a fine 96 off 125 deliveries, striking 13 fours and 2 sixes. His knock laid the foundation for Mumbai’s strong second-innings total of 303.

Facing a steep challenge, Baroda fought hard in their second innings but could only manage 207. Despite the effort, it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit, and Mumbai sealed the match on the basis of their first-innings lead.
Across four innings of competitive red-ball cricket, Shreyash Khilare emerged as the defining figure of the match. Two high-quality knocks under different match situations highlighted his temperament, shot selection, and ability to adapt to the demands of the longer format.

For Mumbai, this win reinforces their strength in depth and red-ball discipline, while Khilare’s performance marks him out as a batter to watch closely in the remainder of the tournament.