Played at Nilije Ground in Kalyan, Kochipata U13 team opting to bat first were all out for 97 runs in 19.2 overs. Kushagra Rathore at middle order was the highest scorer with 20 runs while rest of the batters found it difficult to get going. Cricket Explained Academy Team bowlers did an excellent job with the ball not allowing batters to score freely while taking timely breakthroughs. Jiaan Lakhmani with 3/23 in 2.2 overs was the pick of the lot while Meet Kadam also bagged 2 wkts.
Chasing 98 looked like a mere formality for Cricket Explained Academy boys as they finished off the match in 17.4 overs. Neeraj Girase (15*) and Vivaan Sawant (11*) remained unbeaten at the end of the chase as Cricket Explained Academy won the match by 6 wkts.
Jiaan Lakhmani for his crucial spell of 3 wkts was declared ‘man of the match” while Vivaan Chaudhari recieved ‘Best Fielder of the Match’
