Modern School Barakhamba Road achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the DC School Cup 2025 titles in both boys and girls categories. The girls triumphed over DPS RK Puram by 133 runs, while the boys secured victory against St. Thomas School by 57 runs, signaling the successful conclusion of the tournament.
Tournament Overview
A total of 16 schools participated in the boys’ category and four in the girls’ competition, spanning multiple weeks of thrilling cricket action. This initiative, spearheaded by Delhi Capitals, significantly contributed to enhancing Delhi’s cricketing ecosystem and inspiring future champions.
The DC School Cup, a premier inter-school T20 tournament organized by Delhi Capitals, celebrated the city’s sporting spirit while unearthing emerging talent. The event featured BCCI-qualified officials, premium venues like the Arun Jaitley Stadium and GMR ground, and professional match-day setups along with quality kits.
Girls’ Final Highlights
In the girls’ final, Modern School Barakhamba Road outperformed DPS RK Puram by 133 runs. Batting first, opener Myra Rewal scored 83 runs off 53 balls, and skipper Kashvi Kumar delivered an impressive 118 runs off 62 balls, propelling Modern to a total of 240/2. Avni Aggarwal bowled exceptionally, finishing with 1/12 as DPS managed only 107/3 despite Vaibhavi Dudeja’s commendable 75* off 63 balls.
Boys’ Final Highlights
The boys’ final witnessed Modern School Barakhamba Road defeating St. Thomas School by 57 runs. Batting first, Tanmay Chaudhary shone with a stellar 118 runs off 65 balls, while skipper Varun Sharma contributed 76 runs off 41 balls, setting a target of 215/5. Modern School then effectively restricted St. Thomas to 158/8, thanks to Grihith Gumber’s 3 wickets for 43 runs and Tanmay’s economical spell of 1/15, securing Modern’s double championship triumph.
Official Statements
On the successful conclusion of the DC School Cup 2025, Sunil Gupta, CEO of Delhi Capitals, expressed his excitement: “Heartiest congratulations to Modern School Barakhamba Road for their remarkable double triumph in both boys’ and girls’ categories of the DC School Cup 2025. Seeing hundreds of young Delhi cricketers showcase their talent coming from various schools has been truly inspiring, breathing new life into school cricket in the city.”
He added, “The sight of these budding cricketers playing their finals at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium – smiles beaming ear to ear – made every effort worthwhile. We look forward to even greater participation next year, particularly from more girls’ teams, as we continue to try and contribute to building Delhi’s cricketing future.”
DC School Cup 2025: Best Performers
Boys
- Player of the Match (Final): Tanmay Chaudhary – 118 off 65 balls
- Player of the Tournament: Tanmay Chaudhary – 583 runs
- Best Batter: Tanmay Chaudhary – 583 runs
- Best Bowler: Avyam Jain – 12 wickets
Girls
- Player of the Match (Final): Kashvi Kumar – 118 off 62 balls
- Player of the Tournament: Kashvi Kumar – 147 runs
- Best Batter: Vaibhavi Dudeja – 127 runs
- Best Bowler: Avni Aggarwal – 5 wickets