Victory CC Clinch MCA 29th Ajit Memorial U-14 Title; Sanjeevani Cricket Academy Stars Shine Bright

The final of the MCA 29th Ajit Naik Memorial U-14 Cricket Tournament saw an intense clash between Victory Cricket Club and Rizvi Sports Club, where Victory CC emerged champions on the basis of a first-innings lead.

Batting first after winning the toss, Victory CC posted 142 runs in 85 overs in the first innings. While the total wasn’t huge, their bowlers turned the game around with a clinical display. The trio of Ayush Goho, Tanay Mahansaria, and Shreyash Khilare shared the honors, taking three wickets each, bundling out Rizvi SC for 125.

In the second innings, Victory CC consolidated their position, reaching 76 for 6, and sealed the title with a comfortable first-innings lead victory.

It was a tournament to remember for the Sanjeevani Cricket Academy as all three key performers Shreyash Khilare, Ayush Goho, and Tanay Mahansaria train under the guidance of Coach Satish Samant.

Their individual brilliance also earned them top honours:

Shreyash Khilare delivered a phenomenal all-round tournament:

Batting: 497 runs in 9 innings at an impressive average of 82.83

Bowling: 17 wickets in 6 innings with an economy of 1.78 and average of 7.12

Awards: 4-time Man of the Match, Best Batsman of the Series, and Man of the Series

Ayush Gohol was a consistent strike bowler for Victory CC:

Bowling: 19 wickets in 7 innings with an economy of 2.9 and average of 9.52

Award: Best Bowler of the Tournament

Tanay Mahansaria proved to be a game-changer in key moments:

Bowling: 18 wickets in 7 innings at an economy of 2.0 and average of 7.7

Award: Emerging Player of the Tournament

Vedang Mishra stands at No. 3 on the batting leaderboard with 277 runs in 7 innings at an impressive average of 69.25 and a strike rate of 53.85. He’s registered three fifties, with a highest score of 79* and has remained unbeaten three times.

This victory not only highlights Victory CC’s dominance but also showcases the exceptional talent being nurtured at Sanjeevani Cricket Academy, continuing its reputation for producing some of Mumbai’s finest young cricketers.