Exciting Showdown Ahead: Modern School and St Thomas School Reach DC School Cup Final

DC School Cup Semi-Finals Recap

As the DC School Cup approaches its thrilling conclusion, Modern School Barakhamba Road triumphed over Laxman Public School by a significant margin of 101 runs. Meanwhile, St Thomas School secured their spot in the final by defeating St Mark's School by 7 wickets, setting the stage for an exciting final match on December 24th at the renowned Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Semi-final 1: Modern School's Commanding Performance

In the first semi-final, Modern School Barakhamba Road showcased their strength against Laxman Public School, winning by 101 runs. After opting to bat first, opener Tanmay Chaudhary delivered an impressive performance, scoring 90 runs off 53 balls. Captain Varun Sharma followed suit with a remarkable unbeaten 101 runs off just 44 balls, leading Modern to a total of 244 runs for 3 wickets in 20 overs. In response, Laxman Public School struggled, with Avyam Jain's early wicket and disciplined bowling from Modern's Avi Sharma (2 wickets for 19 runs) and Mahir Singh (2 wickets for 15 runs), restricting Laxman to 143 runs for 8 wickets.

Semi-final 2: St Thomas School's Easy Victory

In the second semi-final, St Thomas School easily defeated St Mark's School by 7 wickets. Bowling first, St Thomas dismantled their opponents for a mere 62 runs, with standout performances from Shivam Thakur (2 wickets for 5 runs), Akshat Parashar (2 wickets for 12 runs), and Kushagra Deswal (2 wickets for 20 runs). Despite losing 3 wickets, St Thomas comfortably chased down the target, finishing at 64 runs for 3 wickets in just 9.2 overs.

Final Match Details

The finals for both boys' and girls' teams are scheduled for Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This prestigious venue will provide young athletes with invaluable experience. The boys' final will feature Modern School Barakhamba Road going head-to-head with St Thomas School.