After a successful launch of the Mumbai leg, MI Junior’s Pune leg also started smoothly today in the presence of Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) officials. Over 400 players from 28 teams belonging to 18 different schools will be participating in this edition.
This annual event serves as a great platform for budding cricketers in Maharashtra, offering them valuable game time and exposure. Organised in collaboration with cricket associations, including the Mumbai Cricket Association, Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA), and MCA, MI Junior aims to contribute to grassroots development and provide opportunities for learning in both education and sports under the Education and Sports for All (ESA) initiative.
The inaugural day of Mumbai Indians Junior Season 4 in Pune saw Vibgyor High, Balewadi get off to a flyer in the Boys’ Under-14 category, while Blue Ridge Public School dominated in the Boys’ Under-16 category.
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A brisk ton by Shaurya Gaikwad (120 off 83) led Vibgyor High to a massive 449-run victory over Podar International School, Sara City Chakan.
Vivan Shirke (81* off 46) and Viren Shirke (78* off 40) provided ample support to Shaurya, guiding Vibgyor High to a mammoth total of 504 in the first innings. Podar International were then skittled out for just 55 runs thanks to a five-wicket haul by Vihaan Parab (5-10).
In another Boys’ Under-14 game, Aryan Daga starred with bat and ball to steer The Orchid School to a comfortable 134-run victory against Jai Hind High School. Batting first, Orchid School put up a commendable total of 231/7 on the board, thanks to a well-made 99 by Aryan. In response, Jai Hind were bowled out for 97 runs, with Aryan (5 for 23) doing most of the damage.
In the Boys’ Under-16 category, Aarav Agrawal’s all-round heroics drove Blue Ridge Public School to a dominant 8-wicket win over Anglo Urdu Boys High School.
Put in to bat first, Anglo Urdu were bowled out for 99 runs, with Aarav taking 6 wickets for just 18 runs.Riding high on his six-for, Aarav (54* off 61) shone with the bat to take Blue Ridge Public School across the finish line. Elsewhere, in the Girls’ Under 15 category, The Orchid School were bowled out for a meagre total of 49, which was easily chased down by Sinhgad City School in 2.1 overs.
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