Delhi Capitals School Cup 2025: A Celebration of Young Cricketing Talent
Memorable Experience for Young Cricketers
In a recent event, Sunil Gupta, the CEO of Delhi Capitals, expressed that the DC School Cup 2025 final provided an unforgettable experience for students, allowing them to play at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium alongside their cricketing idols. He commended the outstanding performances displayed by both boys and girls during the tournament.
Gupta remarked, "The opportunity for these kids to play on this historic ground, which has seen some of the greatest players represent Delhi and India, has been remarkable. The joy on their faces and the impressive performances from many participants have truly made this event special for us."
Champions of the DC School Cup
Modern School Barakhamba Road emerged victorious in both the boys' and girls' categories of the Delhi Capitals School Cup. The girls' team triumphed over DPS RK Puram by a significant margin of 133 runs, while the boys' team defeated St Thomas School by 57 runs.
The tournament featured 16 schools competing in the boys' category and four in the girls' category over several weeks. This initiative by Delhi Capitals aimed to enhance the cricketing landscape in Delhi. The DC School Cup, a premier inter-school T20 tournament, celebrated the city's sporting spirit while scouting for emerging talent, with matches officiated by BCCI-qualified referees at prestigious venues like Arun Jaitley Stadium and GMR Ground.
Highlights from the Finals
In the girls' final, Modern School Barakhamba Road set a formidable target of 240 runs, thanks to stellar performances from opener Myra Rewal, who scored 83 off 53 balls, and captain Kashvi Kumar, who made an impressive 118 off 62. Despite a valiant effort from DPS RK Puram's Vaibhavi Dudeja, who scored 75 not out, they could only manage 107 runs.
For the boys, Modern School Barakhamba Road also excelled, scoring 215 runs with Tanmay Chaudhary leading the charge with 118 runs off 65 balls, supported by Varun Sharma's 76 off 41. St Thomas School was restricted to 158 runs, with Grihith Gumber taking 3 wickets for 43 runs.
Celebrating Success and Future Aspirations
Following the successful conclusion of the DC School Cup 2025, Sunil Gupta congratulated Modern School Barakhamba Road for their impressive double victory. He noted, "Witnessing hundreds of young cricketers from various schools showcase their talents has been incredibly inspiring, revitalizing school cricket in Delhi. The sight of these young athletes playing at the renowned Arun Jaitley Stadium, with smiles all around, made all our efforts worthwhile. We eagerly anticipate even greater participation next year, especially from more girls' teams, as we strive to contribute to the future of cricket in Delhi."
Top Performers of the Tournament
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