VK Krishnan Menon Crush KES SMVM by 420 Runs in Khichadiy Trophy U-16 Clash

Mumbai: VK Krishnan Menon put on a complete exhibition of dominance as they steamrolled KES SMVM by a staggering 420 runs in an Under-16 Khichadiy Trophy match at the Young Mohammedan Ground, Azad Maidan, on Wednesday.

The match swung decisively in VK Krishnan Menon’s favour right after the toss. KES SMVM chose to bowl first, a call that quickly unraveled as VKKM’s batters unleashed a relentless assault, piling up a colossal 487 runs in just 39.4 overs.

At the heart of the carnage was Praveer Singh, who played a breathtaking knock of 165 from only 92 balls. He combined clean hitting with sharp shot selection, dismantling the bowling attack and setting an unshakeable foundation for the innings.

Praveer was well supported by Prerit Raut, who chipped in with a composed 65, before Arin Keluskar took charge in the latter stages. Arin’s explosive 97 off just 35 deliveries completely changed the tempo of the game. His innings, packed with 12 fours and 5 sixes, left the fielding side shell-shocked and ensured VKKM finished with an imposing total.

KES SMVM’s bowlers struggled throughout, though Jainam Kothari and Prathmesh Mane managed to pick up two wickets each amid the run flow.

Facing an almost impossible chase, KES SMVM’s innings never took off. The batters found no answer to VKKM’s disciplined bowling, particularly medium pacer Parth Nalawade, who delivered a sensational spell. Nalawade ripped through the lineup with figures of 8 for 15, bowling KES  effected with professionalism and pace.
KES SMVM were dismissed for just 67, sealing one of the most one-sided results of the tournament.

The emphatic victory showcased VK Krishnan Menon’s dominance with both bat and ball and firmly stamped them as serious contenders in the Under-16 Khichadiy Trophy.