In a thrilling inaugural match of the 1st Summer Cup for under-12s, held at the esteemed GRM Cricket Academy in New Delhi, Abhinav Mishra’s exceptional all-round display earned him the well-deserved title of Man of the Match. His outstanding contributions of an unbeaten 49 runs with the bat and picking up 2 crucial wickets led DAV Rohini Academy to a convincing victory over Cricket Coaching Upadhaya Academy by a margin of 41 runs.
The match witnessed a captivating display of skills from both teams, but it was Abhinav Mishra’s standout performance that tilted the scales in favor of DAV Rohini Academy. Batting first, DAV Rohini Academy posted a competitive total of 132/9 in 26.1 overs, largely fueled by Mishra’s blistering 49* off just 33 deliveries, which included an impressive 11 boundaries. Vansh Maan and Pawan Kumar contributed significantly as well, both scalping 3 wickets each for Cricket Coaching Upadhaya Academy.
Chasing a target of 133 runs for victory, Cricket Coaching Upadhaya Academy faced a stiff challenge from the disciplined bowling attack of DAV Rohini Academy. Despite a valiant effort from their batsmen, they fell short and were bowled out for 91 runs in 30 overs. Ayush Sha top-scored with 18 runs off 48 balls, but it was Abhinav Mishra once again who proved to be the nemesis for the opposition, claiming 2 crucial wickets for just 19 runs, including a maiden over. Shivansh Kanodia also contributed significantly, conceding only 6 runs and picking up a wicket in his spell, which included an impressive 3 maiden overs.
In the end, it was Abhinav Mishra’s stellar all-round performance that proved to be the defining factor in DAV Rohini Academy’s victory, showcasing his prowess with both bat and ball and setting the tone for an exciting tournament ahead.
