Aditya Ghosh’s Magnificent Century and Mohammad Ameen’s Six-Wicket Burst Power MCC Pink to Title Triumph MCC Pink Clinch Plate Division Crown with Dominant All-Round Performance in MCC Pro 40 Boys’ U-16 Cricket League 2026 Explosive Title Triumph at Oval Maidan

 

Aditya Ghosh’s Magnificent Century and Mohammad Ameen’s Six-Wicket Burst Power MCC Pink to Title Triumph

MCC Pink Clinch Plate Division Crown with Dominant All-Round Performance in MCC Pro 40 Boys’ U-16 Cricket League 2026

Explosive Title Triumph at Oval Maidan

 

Mumbai : In a thrilling display of disciplined bowling and aggressive batting, MCC Pink emerged deserving champions after defeating MCC Purple on the basis of a commanding 96-run first innings lead in the Plate Division final of the MCC Pro 40 Boys’ U-16 Cricket League 2026, organised by Jwala Sports Foundation and played at the iconic Oval Maidan in Mumbai. The final witnessed standout performances from Mohammad Ameen and Aditya Ghosh, who completely dominated the contest and guided MCC Pink to a memorable title victory.

 

Mohammad Ameen’s Deadly Spell Breaks MCC Purple

After winning the toss and electing to bat first, MCC Purple were bundled out for 247 runs in 58.2 overs despite a fighting knock from Yuv Shah, who narrowly missed a century after scoring a brilliant 97 runs off 117 balls. However, the star of the innings was undoubtedly Mohammad Ameen, whose sensational bowling spell of 6 wickets for 33 runs ripped through the MCC Purple batting line-up and restricted them from posting a bigger total.

 

Aditya Ghosh’s Stunning Century Gives MCC Pink Massive Lead

In reply, MCC Pink produced a superb batting performance led by the classy Aditya Ghosh, who smashed a magnificent 132 runs off 123 balls to put his team firmly in control of the final. His brilliant century laid the foundation for MCC Pink’s imposing first innings total of 343 runs in 70.3 overs. Though Akshat Dhaas bowled impressively for MCC Purple and claimed 4 wickets for 48 runs, MCC Pink secured a massive 96-run first innings advantage which ultimately proved decisive.

 

MCC Purple Fail to Recover in Second Innings

Trailing by a huge margin, MCC Purple struggled once again in their second innings and were reduced to 18 for 2 in 6 overs before the match ended in a draw. With the significant first innings lead in their favour, MCC Pink were declared champions of the tournament.

 

Mohammad Ameen Named Player of the Match

For his outstanding all-round impact with the ball and match-winning contribution in the final, Mohammad Ameen was deservedly adjudged the Player of the Match. His destructive bowling performance played a pivotal role in MCC Pink’s title-winning campaign and capped off a memorable final in emphatic fashion.

 

Brief Scores

MCC Purple – 1st innings: 247 all out in 58.2 overs (Yuv Shah 97 off 117 balls; Mohammad Ameen 6/33) & 2nd innings: 18/2 in 6 overs.

MCC Pink – 1st innings: 343 all out in 70.3 overs (Aditya Ghosh 132 off 123 balls; Akshat Dhaas 4/48).

 

Result: Match drawn; MCC Pink won on 96-run first innings lead.

Player of the Match: Mohammad Ameen (MCC Pink).