Shardashram Vidyamandir Begins MI Junior Season 5 with a Victory
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Synopsis
Shardashram Vidyamandir secured a remarkable win as the Mumbai Indians launched the fifth edition of MI Junior, an inter-school cricket tournament. The tournament, part of the Education and Sports for All initiative, kicked off in Mumbai, with Shardashram defeating Sister Nivedita in the U-15 Girls' category on the opening day.
Key Takeaways
- Shardashram Vidyamandir starts MI Junior Season 5 strong.
- Defeated Sister Nivedita in U-15 Girls' category.
- Vaidai Tanavade scored 38 runs.
- New phase called MI Junior Rising Stars introduced.
- Opportunity for winners to train with Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai, Jan 22 (NationPress) The reigning champions Shardashram Vidyamandir kicked off their campaign with a victory as the Mumbai Indians unveiled the fifth season of MI Junior, their inter-school cricket tournament, on Wednesday in their home city as part of the Education and Sports for All (ESA) initiative. This tournament is being conducted in collaboration with the Mumbai Cricket Association and the Vidarbha Cricket Association, with the Nagpur segment set to commence next week.
On the inaugural day of play, Shardashram Vidyamandir secured a win against Sister Nivedita in the U-15 Girls' division. Shardashram Vidyamandir (Dadar) exhibited a dominant performance, overcoming Sister Nivedita School (Dombivli) at the Matunga Gymkhana Ground. Chasing a target of 81 runs, Shardashram clinched victory in just 8 overs.
Vaidai Tanavade stood out with an impressive 38 runs, including seven boundaries. Kartika Poojary also shone with a remarkable all-round display, contributing 20 runs and taking several wickets. In contrast, Sister Nivedita faced challenges with the bat, scoring only 80 runs. Swara Surve was the top scorer for the Dombivli team with a resilient 28 runs.
Previous seasons of MI Junior have significantly contributed to offering high-quality competition at renowned venues for Maharashtra's aspiring cricketers in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.
The tournament will see participation from both boys and girls across categories including Boys U14, Girls U15, and Boys U16. The opening ceremony took place at the Matunga Gymkhana on Wednesday, attended by officials from the Mumbai Cricket Association.
Among the exciting features introduced in this edition is the ‘MI Junior Rising Stars’ segment, which will follow the main competition phase. After the regular season concludes, the top talents from both boys' and girls' categories will compete in this phase. The second stage will include four teams in the boys' section and two in the girls' section, based on the players’ performances during the MI Junior 2025 season.
As in previous years, the tournament champions will have the opportunity to attend a training session aimed at enhancing their skills, providing exposure, and preparing them for the next level of their cricketing careers with the support of the Mumbai Indians coaching staff. MI Junior is one of the numerous endeavors by the Reliance Foundation (CSR wing of RIL) focused on grassroots development under the Education and Sports for All (ESA) initiative, which strives to create opportunities and inspire the youth through sports and education.
