Shreyash Khilare’s Century Stands Tall in MCA U-14 Selection Clash

The MCA U-14 Selection match between Team C and Team D turned into a high-scoring affair, but one performance clearly rose above the rest.

Team C won the toss and chose to bat first, a decision that set the stage for a commanding batting display. Posting a strong total of 309 runs, Team C’s innings was anchored by a standout knock from Shreyash Khilare, who played with maturity well beyond his age.

Shreyash scored a brilliant 120 runs off 127 deliveries, lacing his innings with 21 fours and a six. His shot selection, patience, and ability to bat deep gave Team C stability and momentum, making him the backbone of the innings. Against quality bowling in a selection match, his composure and consistency stood out.

In reply, Team D came back strongly with the bat. They amassed 396 runs in their first innings, securing a sizeable lead of 87 runs and putting themselves in a dominant match position.

Despite Team D taking the first-innings advantage, the defining moment of the match remained Shreyash Khilare’s century. In a game filled with runs, his innings carried weight, intent, and impact  exactly the kind of performance selectors look for at this level.

In a pressure-filled MCA U-14 selection fixture, Shreyash Khilare didn’t just score runs. He made a statement.