{"id":3247,"date":"2025-03-24T07:39:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T02:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tbspanthers.british-school.org\/?p=3247"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T09:39:27","slug":"isaci-cricket-2025-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tbspanthers.british-school.org\/index.php\/isaci-cricket-2025-report\/","title":{"rendered":"ISACI Cricket 2025 Final: A Battle of Nerves, Grit, and Greatness!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hosted by:<\/strong> The British School, New Delhi
\n Dates:<\/strong> March 21\u201322, 2025
\n Category:<\/strong> Under-17 Boys<\/p>\n\n

A Festival of Youth Cricket, Skill, and Spirit<\/h2>\n

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<\/strong> \u2014 an Under-17 Boys tournament featuring four dynamic teams: Panthers Black<\/strong>, Panthers Red<\/strong> (home teams), MIS Eagles<\/strong> from Pune, and ISH Vipers<\/strong> from Hyderabad. The two-day event (March 21\u201322) witnessed fierce competition in a league-cum-knockout<\/strong> format, with the top two teams \u2014 Panthers Black and MIS Eagles \u2014 advancing to a grand finale that will be remembered for years.<\/p>\n\n

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<\/strong>. The tournament was not just about statistics; it was about moments that sparked belief and defined futures<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n

The Grand Finale: A Match for the Ages<\/h2>\n
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  • Final:<\/strong> Panthers Black vs MIS Eagles<\/li>\n
  • Date:<\/strong> March 22, 2025<\/li>\n
  • Venue:<\/strong> The British School, Delhi<\/li>\n
  • Format:<\/strong> 12 overs per side<\/li>\n
  • Result:<\/strong> Panthers Black won by 7 wickets<\/strong><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

    In the most dramatic finish imaginable, Panthers Black<\/strong> chased down a massive target of 202<\/strong> with ice-cold nerves, sheer brilliance, and an innings that redefined pressure-hitting. The MIS Eagles had posted a commanding total of 201\/5<\/strong> in 12 overs, thanks to a blistering 95 off 28 balls<\/strong> by Kaivalya Barate<\/strong>, who also picked up 3 wickets with the ball.<\/p>\n\n

    But little did anyone expect what was coming.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

    The Final Over \u2013 Where Legends Are Made<\/h2>\n

    With 25 runs needed from the final over<\/strong>, most thought the game was all but over. The Eagles could almost feel the championship in their hands.<\/p>\n\n

    But Riddhiman Grandhi<\/strong>, standing tall at the crease, had other plans:<\/p>\n

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    • 11.1 \u2013 Dot<\/li>\n
    • 11.2 \u2013 Dot (Pressure mounting)<\/li>\n
    • 11.3 \u2013 Wide ball<\/li>\n
    • 11.3 \u2013 SIX<\/strong> over deep mid-wicket!<\/li>\n
    • 11.4 \u2013 SIX<\/strong> over long-on!<\/li>\n
    • 11.5 \u2013 SIX<\/strong> out of the park!<\/li>\n
    • 11.6 \u2013 SIX<\/strong> straight down the ground!<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

      Four sixes in the last four balls!<\/strong> The venue erupted. Teammates stormed the field. Coaches lifted their arms in disbelief. Panthers Black had done the unthinkable<\/strong> \u2014 203\/3 in 12 overs, snatching the title in style!<\/p>\n\n

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