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Mumbai U-16 Crowned Champions of JY Lele Invitational Tournament
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News18•10-10-2026, 18:00
Mumbai U-16 Crowned Champions of JY Lele Invitational Tournament
- •Mumbai Under-16 team clinched the JY Lele Invitational Tournament victory over Punjab based on a crucial first innings lead.
- •Batting first, Mumbai posted a formidable 326 runs, powered by brilliant centuries from Shreyas Khilare and Devashish Ghodke alongside Pradnyankur Bhalerao’s solid 63.
- •Punjab was restricted to 228 in their first innings, thanks to an exceptional bowling performance by left-arm spinner Darshan Rathod who claimed five wickets for 40 runs.
- •Mumbai secured a commanding 98-run first innings lead and extended their dominance in the second innings with centuries from Harsh Kadam and Aarush Kolhe before the match ended in a draw.
Key Questions Answered
The Mumbai U-16 team secured the JY Lele Invitational Tournament title by virtue of their crucial first-innings lead against Punjab in the final.
During Mumbai's first-innings total of 326, centuries were scored by Shreyas Khilare with 106 runs and Devashish Ghodke with an unbeaten 121 runs.
Left-arm spinner Darshan Rathod led the bowling attack by taking five wickets for 40 runs, while Harsh Kadam claimed two wickets for 21 runs as Punjab were bowled out for 228.
