SSGF Hyderabad Jr emerge cricket champions

SSGF Hyderabad Jr clinched a nine-run win over Karnataka Jr in the final of the 4th edition of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jr National Cricket League 2025

Hyderabad: G Sravan impressed with an unbeaten 29-ball 53, leading the SSGF Hyderabad Jr team to a nine-run victory over Karnataka Jr in the final of the 4th edition of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jr National Cricket League 2025, organised by the School Sports & Games Federation (SSGF) at HotSpot Cricket Grounds, Chilkur, Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Batting first, Hyderabad posted 149/6 in their 20 overs. Despite a valiant 64 from Tejas, Karnataka fell short by 9 runs, as the Hyderabad Jr side clinched a narrow win.

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Brief Scores: SSGF Hyderabad Jr 149/6 in 20 overs (Harikanth Goud 39, G Sravan 53 no; Manish 3/30) bt Karnataka Jr 140/3  in 20 overs (Tejas 64; S Charan 2/6);

Awards: Man-of-the-match: G Sravan, Most Valuable Player: Chilla Sathwik, Player of the tournament: Rahul Reddy, Best Batsman: Harikanth Goud, Best bowler: S Charan, Best fielder: Nazmul, Balaji, Best All-rounder: Ajayanand, Best wicket-keeper: Lohithesh Reddy; Game changer award: Thanuj; Emerging Players: Aarigno, Bhanu; The spirit of cricket award: Joel.