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Shree Damodar High School, Margao, emerged champions of the GCA Under-14 Boys Presidents Cup 2025-26, defeating Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa, by 20 runs in the state final played at the Chapora ground.
After winning the toss, Saraswat Vidyalaya opted to field first. Shree Damodar High School put up a competitive total of 100 for 3 in 10 overs, thanks largely to a captain’s knock of 43 runs off 30 balls from Rumaan Mulam, who anchored the innings with confidence and maturity. Valuable contributions came from Usman Ghani (21 off 18 balls) and Abishek Lamani, who remained unbeaten on 13 from just four deliveries.
For Saraswat Vidyalaya, Samarth Dhulapkar returned figures of 2 for 14, while Kavish Sawant claimed one wicket.
In reply, Saraswat Vidyalaya finished on 80 for 5 in 10 overs. Samarth Gawas fought hard with 37 runs off 28 balls, while Daivik Vaigankar remained unbeaten on 13. The chase was effectively halted by disciplined bowling from Shree Damodar High School, with Mulam claiming 2 wickets for 8 runs and Ansh Kashyap taking one wicket.
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Prakash Mayekar, GCA Director of Coaching & Cricket Operations, Rajan Dhamshekar, Siddesh Salgaonkar, Aniket Mayekar, and Ravindra Barve.
