DY Patil T20 Cup: Sooryavanshi and Tendulkar Propel DY Patil Blue to Exciting Victory Over Indian Navy
Synopsis
In a thrilling showcase at the DY Patil T20 Cup, teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar propelled DY Patil Blue to an impressive victory over the Indian Navy. Their explosive performances were pivotal in chasing down a formidable target.
Key Takeaways
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored an explosive 63 runs off 19 balls.
Arjun Tendulkar contributed a solid 55 not out.
The Indian Navy set a challenging target of 219 runs.
DY Patil Blue successfully chased down the target with five wickets in hand.
Upcoming matches include BPCL vs Income Tax and Tata Sports vs CGST.
Navi Mumbai, Feb 26 (NationPress) Rising star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and seam-bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar delivered explosive performances, guiding DY Patil Blue to a thrilling victory against the Indian Navy on the fourth day of the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.
Sooryavanshi, who played a pivotal role in India's Under-19 World Cup victory earlier this month, where he was awarded both Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament, struck a remarkable 63 runs off just 19 balls, featuring seven fours and five sixes, achieving a staggering strike rate of 331.58.
Tendulkar complemented the innings with an impressive unbeaten 55 runs off 29 balls, including seven boundaries and two sixes. Additionally, India batsman Sarfaraz Khan contributed 27 runs to maintain the momentum of the chase.
The Indian Navy had established a formidable target, scoring 219 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs, with Kuwar Pathak leading the charge with a swift 53-ball 87. However, with the aggressive batting of Sooryavanshi and Tendulkar, DY Patil Blue surpassed the target with five wickets remaining and five balls to spare.
In another match, Route Mobile successfully chased down CAG’s target of 172 runs for 9 wickets, winning by five wickets, thanks to Virat Singh’s 85 and Vipraj Nigam's unbeaten 38. At the University Ground, Canara Bank chased down the 216 runs for 5 wickets set by Nirlon with one over and four wickets to spare, led by Atharva Taide's score of 60.
Brief scores:
At DY Patil Ground, Talegaon - Group C: Indian Navy 219/4 in 20 overs (Kuwar Pathak 87, Nitin Tanwar 57 not out) lost to DY Patil Blue 225/5 in 19.1 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 63, Arjun Tendulkar 55 not out; Vishal Gaur 3-41) by five wickets.
At DY Patil Stadium - Group B: CAG 172/9 in 20 overs (Prerak Mankad 43, Aman Mokhade 34; Mohit Awasthi 2-36) lost to Route Mobile 177/5 in 17.2 overs (Virat Singh 85, Vipraj Nigam 38 not out; Ajay Singh Kookna 2-38) by five wickets.
At DY Patil University - Group C: Nirlon 216/5 in 20 overs (Ishan Mulchandani 52, Aarya Desai 51, Bhupen Lalwani 40) lost to Canara Bank 221/6 in 19 overs (Atharva Taide 60, MG Naveen 49, KV Siddharth 37 not out; Saurabh Singh 3-34) by four wickets.
Friday’s fixtures:
At DY Patil Stadium - 11 am: Group D: BPCL vs Income Tax; 4 pm: Group A: Tata Sports vs CGST
At DY Patil University - 11 am: Group C: Nirlon vs Indian Navy; 4 pm: Group B: Jain Irrigation vs Route Mobile
Point of View
The performance of young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Arjun Tendulkar not only showcases the depth of cricketing talent in India but also emphasizes the significance of nurturing youth in sports. Their contributions were crucial in securing a thrilling win for DY Patil Blue, highlighting the competitive spirit of the DY Patil T20 Cup.
NationPress
21 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the standout players in the match?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Arjun Tendulkar were the standout players, with Sooryavanshi scoring 63 off 19 balls and Tendulkar finishing with 55 not out.
What was the final score of the match?
DY Patil Blue scored 225/5 in 19.1 overs, successfully chasing down Indian Navy's total of 219/4.
When is the next match scheduled?
The next matches are scheduled for Friday at DY Patil Stadium and DY Patil University.
