Mumbai Under-16 Boys Clinch JY Lele Trophy Title Against Punjab On First-Innings Lead In Drawn Final

Mumbai's Under-16 boys secured the J.Y. Lele Trophy title after playing out a draw with Punjab in their final. The match, contested at the Wankhede Stadium, saw Mumbai post a formidable 326 all out in their first innings, thanks to a century from Shreyas Khilare (106 runs off 123 balls) and a brilliant unbeaten 121 by Devashish Ghodke (246 balls). Pradnyankur Bhalerao added 63 off 72 balls to support Mumbai's top order.

Responding in their second innings, Punjab were dismissed for 228, leaving Mumbai with a substantial first innings lead of 98 runs. Mumbai's bowling department led by Darshan Rathod, who took 5 wickets for 40 runs, and Harsh Kadam contributed 2 for 21. Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Mumbai Eye Winning Start Against Chandigarh At Wankhede In Hunt For 43rd Title

In the second innings, Mumbai amassed 272 for 3 before the game concluded. Harsh Kadam displayed his all-round capabilities with an unbeaten 131 off 255 balls, while Aarush Kolhe added 101 off 230 balls to the score. With the final ending in a draw, Mumbai were declared champions based on their first innings lead.

MCA President Mr. Ajinkya Naik congratulated Mumbai's Under-16 boys, stating that their victory reflected the strength of Mumbai's cricket structure and the consistent efforts of the players, coaches, support staff, selectors, and club system. He praised the team's character, discipline, and skill throughout the competition, highlighting their remarkable performance in the final as a testament to Mumbai's cricket values.

MCA Secretary Prof. Dr. Unmesh Khanvilkar emphasized the significance of this achievement for the young team, congratulating the players, coaching staff, selectors, managers, and parents for their dedication to the sport. He expressed optimism about the promising cricketers' continued development and their potential to represent Mumbai at higher levels in the future.