In a thrilling showdown at the GRM Cricket Ground, New Delhi, the last league match of the U-12 First Summer Cup unfolded with a remarkable display of all-around talent from Harshit Shokeen and Riyansh Yadav. Their stellar performances propelled the Cricket Coaching Upadhaya Academy to a resounding victory over the Super Star Cricket Club by a commanding margin of 139 runs.
Harshit Shokeen, earning the well-deserved title of Man of the Match, showcased exceptional prowess with both bat and ball. He amassed an unbeaten 128 runs off just 76 deliveries, peppered with an impressive tally of 21 boundaries and 4 sixes. Furthermore, Shokeen’s bowling prowess came to the fore as he scalped five wickets, restricting the opposition’s scoring opportunities with a spellbinding performance.
Not to be outdone, Riyansh Yadav exhibited his batting prowess by contributing a vital 101 runs to the team’s total. His innings, crafted with finesse, comprised 14 boundaries and 4 towering sixes, thereby bolstering the Cricket Coaching Upadhaya Academy’s formidable scoreline of 268/8 in their allotted 30 overs.
In response, the Super Star Cricket Club faltered in their chase, succumbing to the formidable bowling duo of Shokeen and Yadav. Krishang Barry’s valiant effort of 32 runs off 15 balls and Akshat Bharadwaj’s resilient 24 runs off 41 deliveries were not enough to stem the tide of wickets falling at regular intervals.
Ultimately, the Super Star Cricket Club could only manage a total of 129/9 in 26.3 overs, falling short by a significant margin. Harshit Shokeen continued his bowling masterclass, securing five wickets for a mere 29 runs, including an economical maiden over. Meanwhile, Riyansh Yadav contributed with two crucial wickets, conceding just 20 runs, and impressively delivering two maiden overs.
With their exceptional performances, Harshit Shokeen and Riyansh Yadav not only secured a remarkable victory for the Cricket Coaching Upadhaya Academy but also etched their names as standout performers in the annals of the U-12 First Summer Cup league.
