U11 Boys Cricket Match Report | March 1, 2025
Venue: The British School Grounds | Format: 20 Overs Per Side
The Toss and Opening Strategy
On a bright March morning, the stage was set for a highly anticipated encounter between the spirited TBS Panthers and a determined Shri Ram Public School. TBS Panthers won the toss and took the bold decision to bat first, aiming to put runs on the board and create scoreboard pressure in this Under-11 clash.
First Innings: TBS Sets the Target
TBS Panthers began their innings cautiously but with intent. The opening pair rotated strike and looked for gaps, while the middle order built momentum.
- Atish played a composed knock, scoring a crucial 17 runs, guiding the team through the early overs.
- Abir joined the effort with a solid 14, keeping the score ticking.
- A power-packed 3rd over from Atish included three boundaries, energizing the innings and building momentum.
Despite a few quick wickets in the middle, the Panthers held their nerve and finished their innings with a respectable total of 128 runs — a score they were confident in defending.
Second Innings: A Nail-Biting Chase
Shri Ram Public School came out firing, determined to chase down the 129-run target. The top order started cautiously, but middle overs saw a flurry of boundaries.
TBS bowlers kept chipping away with wickets — especially in the crucial overs from Aryavardhan, Sikander, and Ziven, who collectively broke partnerships just as they were building.
By the end of the 18th over, Shri Ram needed 18 runs from the final 6 balls.
Final Over Drama – Vansh Holds His Nerve
The game came down to the wire. With 18 runs needed from the last over, the pressure was immense on young Vansh, who was handed the ball for the final six deliveries.
Here’s how the final over unfolded:
- Ball 1: Dot
- Ball 2: Dot
- Ball 3: OUT!
- Ball 4: Single
- Ball 5: 4 runs
- Ball 6: 1 run
Only 6 runs were conceded! Vansh delivered a clutch over under pressure, sealing a sensational 12-run victory for TBS Panthers in the very last over of the match.
Match Summary
| Detail | Figures |
|---|---|
| Match | TBS Panthers vs Shri Ram Public School |
| Date | March 1, 2025 |
| Category | U11 Boys |
| Toss | TBS Panthers (elected to bat) |
| TBS Panthers | 128 all out |
| Shri Ram | 116 all out |
| Result | TBS Panthers won by 12 runs |
| Player of the Match | Vansh (Final over hero) |
Key Performers
- Atish – 17 runs, steady start
- Abir – 14 runs, vital partnership builder
- Vansh – Held his nerve to bowl a match-winning final over (6 runs conceded)
- Aryavardhan & Sikander – Crucial middle overs with dot balls and pressure
- Ziven – Breakthrough wicket in the 9th over
Conclusion – A Test of Character and Composure
This thrilling U11 clash wasn’t just about runs and wickets — it was about character, teamwork, and composure under pressure. The TBS Panthers showcased incredible resilience and heart, defending their total right till the final ball.
The game served as a reminder that cricket is not just played with skill, but also with strategy and spirit. As the players walked off the field, heads held high, one thing was certain — they all walked away better, braver, and more inspired.
