Hosted by: The British School, New Delhi
Dates: March 21–22, 2025
Category: Under-17 Boys
A Festival of Youth Cricket, Skill, and Spirit
The grounds of The British School, New Delhi came alive with roaring cheers, flying cricket balls, and unforgettable moments as it hosted the ISACI Cricket 2025 — an Under-17 Boys tournament featuring four dynamic teams: Panthers Black, Panthers Red (home teams), MIS Eagles from Pune, and ISH Vipers from Hyderabad. The two-day event (March 21–22) witnessed fierce competition in a league-cum-knockout format, with the top two teams — Panthers Black and MIS Eagles — advancing to a grand finale that will be remembered for years.
From the opening match to the final ball of the tournament, ISACI 2025 proved to be a celebration of young athletic excellence, grit, and true sportsmanship. The tournament was not just about statistics; it was about moments that sparked belief and defined futures.
The Grand Finale: A Match for the Ages
- Final: Panthers Black vs MIS Eagles
- Date: March 22, 2025
- Venue: The British School, Delhi
- Format: 12 overs per side
- Result: Panthers Black won by 7 wickets
In the most dramatic finish imaginable, Panthers Black chased down a massive target of 202 with ice-cold nerves, sheer brilliance, and an innings that redefined pressure-hitting. The MIS Eagles had posted a commanding total of 201/5 in 12 overs, thanks to a blistering 95 off 28 balls by Kaivalya Barate, who also picked up 3 wickets with the ball.
But little did anyone expect what was coming.
The Final Over – Where Legends Are Made
With 25 runs needed from the final over, most thought the game was all but over. The Eagles could almost feel the championship in their hands.
But Riddhiman Grandhi, standing tall at the crease, had other plans:
- 11.1 – Dot
- 11.2 – Dot (Pressure mounting)
- 11.3 – Wide ball
- 11.3 – SIX over deep mid-wicket!
- 11.4 – SIX over long-on!
- 11.5 – SIX out of the park!
- 11.6 – SIX straight down the ground!
Four sixes in the last four balls! The venue erupted. Teammates stormed the field. Coaches lifted their arms in disbelief. Panthers Black had done the unthinkable — 203/3 in 12 overs, snatching the title in style!
Star of the Match – Riddhiman Grandhi
- 161 Runs (57 balls)
- 21 Sixes, 7 Fours
- Strike Rate: 282.5
- Also took 1 wicket in a complete all-round performance
Riddhiman didn’t just chase a total. He chased glory, legacy, and everlasting fame in ISACI cricket history.
Tournament Overview
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 9 |
| Total Runs | 2,425 |
| Total Wickets | 77 |
| Balls Bowled | 1,194 |
| Dot Balls | 428 |
| Fours / Sixes | 16 / 18 |
| 50s / 100s | 13 / 2 |
| Ducks | 19 |
| Catches Taken | 45 |
| Maidens | 2 |
| Extras | 347 |
| Boundary % | 7% |
Top Tournament Highlights
- Riddhiman Grandhi (Panthers Black): 161 (57), 2 wickets
- Kaivalya Barate (MIS Eagles): 95 (28), 3 wickets
- Catches & Fielding: 45 total catches showcasing sharp fielding from all sides
A Legacy Forged
ISACI Cricket 2025 wasn’t just a tournament. It was a canvas of young dreams, painted with every boundary, every wicket, and every dive on the field. It reminded us all that in sports, nothing is over until the last ball is bowled, and sometimes, just sometimes, the impossible becomes a memory etched in gold.
As the sun set over The British School cricket ground, one thing was certain — the future of cricket is bright, bold, and brimming with courage.
