YPS Mohali lift U-14 All India Inter Public School Cricket Championship at Pune

Chandigarh, October 22: Yadavindra Public School, Mohali, emerged as champions in the All India Inter Public School U-14 Cricket Championship held at BK Birla School, Pune. In the finals, YPS Mohali outclassed DPS Mathura Road, Delhi, by 26 runs to lift the trophy. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, YPS, Mohali made 115/6 in allotted 20 overs with the opening partnership of 99 runs between Captain Ayan Srivastava (33) and Vice Captain Anhad Singh (46). In response, DPS Mathura were bundled out for 89 in 17.5 overs with all bowlers contributing in taking wickets at regular intervals. Highlight of the All India Inter Public School U-14 Cricket Championship final was an absolute stunner of a catch by Anhad Sandhu, who ran back about 15 metre reminding the cricket lovers of the catch taken by Kapil Dev during 1983 World Cup to dismiss Sir Viv Richards. Also Read | Salman Khan indisposed; takes brief break from 'Bigg Boss 16' Ayan Srivastava, Captain of YPS, Mohali, was named Man of the Match in quarters, semis and finals of the tournament and was adjudged the best batsman of the championship with a total score of 146 runs with vice captain Anhad Sandhu following suit with 139 runs. Off spinner Vir Singh Bhasin became the highest taker by bagging eight wickets. Emerging wicketkeeper Harjagteshwar Khaira won accolades for five dismissals behind the stumps and was justifiably chosen as the best wicketkeeper. Besides, Akanksh Thakur took seven, Ayan Srivastava five, Gurman Sidhu five and Jaskirat Singh took four scalps in the tournament. Earlier in the tournament, YPS Mohali outplayed DPS, RK Puram, Delhi, in the semi final by 59 runs. Batting first, YPS Mohali scored 125 in 20 overs with DPS, RK Puram, team being bowled with mere 66 runs on board. In quarter finals, YPS, Mohali, beat BK Birla School, Pune, by chasing 115 in 19.3 overs. YPS Mohali also remained unbeaten in the league matches in the tournament. In a congratulatory message to the team, Director, YPS, Major General TPS Waraich said after Covid-19, it was very challenging to start sports activities, but with support and hard work of our sports staff, 'Yadavindrians' had stamped their class by regaining the supremacy at all India level. Praveen Singh, coach and in-charge of YPS Mohali team, said before going into the tournament, they played six practice matches with the best school and academy teams of the Tricity. "YPS boys beat winner of UT inter school competition DAV Sector 8 and runners up St Joseph, Sector 44, in the practice matches", added the coach. Also Read | T20 World Cup 2022: Australia suffer defeat to New Zealand at home in 13 years -PTC News