Meerut Spartans Triumph Amid Rain Disruptions at Under-15 Championship

The Future Star Under-15 Championship faced rain disruptions, leading to one match being abandoned and another shortened. Meerut Spartans emerged victorious against Noida Blaze, recovering from a challenging position thanks to Rachit's unbeaten 61 and Aayan Siddiqui's impressive bowling. The next matches promise more excitement as teams continue to compete for the title.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 26, 2026, 15:02 IST

Rain Disrupts Future Star Under-15 Championship

The second day of the Future Star Under-15 Championship faced significant interruptions due to rain, resulting in one match being completely canceled and another being shortened to 17 overs per side. In the evening match, Meerut Spartans secured an 18-run victory over Noida Blaze thanks to a commendable all-round performance.

Match Outcomes

The afternoon clash between Sonipat Kings and Jayqoo Panthers from Faridabad was abandoned due to rain, leaving both teams without a result. Meanwhile, the evening game saw Meerut Spartans recover from a precarious position of 81 for 7 to finish at 130 for 7.

Rachit's Stellar Performance

In the shortened match, Rachit played a crucial role in Meerut Spartans' recovery, scoring an unbeaten 61 runs off 38 balls. Aayan Siddiqui also contributed significantly, finishing with 23 not out off 14 balls, helping the team set a target of 130 runs.

On the bowling front, Aayan Siddiqui excelled, claiming 3 wickets for just 16 runs, which proved pivotal as Noida Blaze struggled after the dismissal of Akib Saifi, who scored 47 runs. Ultimately, Noida Blaze ended their innings at 112 for 5, falling short by 18 runs despite Saksham Aswal's unbeaten contribution of 32 runs.

Match Summary

Meerut Spartans: 130/7 in 17 overs (Rachit 61*, Aayan Siddiqui 23*; Dev Nagar 2/27, Naitik Bhati 2/27) defeated Noida Blaze: 112/5 in 17 overs (Akib Saifi 47, Saksham Aswal 32*; Aayan Siddiqui 3/16) by 18 runs.

Player of the Match: Aayan Siddiqui for his all-round performance (23 not out and 3 wickets for 16 runs).

Upcoming Matches

On June 26, Day 3 of the tournament will feature Flying Fire Delhi Chargers facing off against Sonipat Kings, followed by a match between Gurugram Vipers and Noida Blaze.