Modern School, New Delhi, has secured the All India IPSC Girls’ U-19 Cricket Tournament 2026 championship. The team achieved this victory with a dominant nine-wicket win over Mayo College Girls’ School from Ajmer in the final match, which was hosted by Pinegrove School in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
Information was available with The Chenab Times detailing that Mayo College Girls’ School batted first and posted a respectable total of 103 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 15 overs. Modern School demonstrated exceptional batting skill and composure, successfully chasing down the target in just 12.3 overs, reaching 104 runs for the loss of one wicket, thereby securing a comprehensive victory.
The tournament, hosted by Pinegrove School, served as a significant platform to showcase the cricketing talent, competitive spirit, and sportsmanship of young female athletes from across the nation. The event saw the participation of eight prominent educational institutions, each sending their best young cricketers to compete. The prestigious list of participating schools included Daly College of Indore, Delhi Public School of R.K. Puram, Emerald Heights International School of Indore, Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls’ School of Jaipur, Mayo College Girls’ School of Ajmer, Modern School of Barakhamba, New Delhi, SKV of Gwalior, and the host institution, Pinegrove School of Solan.
This annual tournament provides a vital platform for these young athletes to hone their cricketing abilities, develop teamwork, and cultivate determination. Beyond the team achievements, the competition also recognized individual excellence through a series of awards presented to outstanding performers. Vanya Lamba, representing Pinegrove School, was honored with the Best Bowler award. From Mayo College Girls’ School, Riddhi Maheshwari received the Best Batter award, and Anahita Jaiswal was recognized as the Best Wicketkeeper. Drisha Hegde of Modern School, New Delhi, was presented with the Best Upcoming Player award, highlighting her promising future in the sport.
Adding to Modern School’s impressive triumph, Kashvi Kumar delivered a stellar performance throughout the tournament. Her exceptional contributions were recognized with both the prestigious Player of the Tournament title and the Player of the Match award in the final, underscoring her pivotal role in her team’s successful campaign. The successful organization and smooth conduct of the tournament were also acknowledged, with umpires, coaches, and team managers being felicitated for their dedication and commitment to fostering youth sports.
The chief guest for the occasion, Vivek Kumar Tiwari, Principal of Army Public School, Dagshai, attended the event and presented the awards to the deserving players and teams, celebrating their achievements and encouraging their continued pursuit of excellence in sports.
The Chenab Times News Desk