Lucknow: GCRG International School emerged champions of the 2nd Late K.N. Singh Memorial U-19 Inter-School Cricket Tournament, defeating Colvin Taluqdars’ College by 22 runs in an exciting final.
The concluding match was attended by Dr Apul Goel from the Department of Urology, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), as the Chief Guest, while Abhijeet Sinha, an official of the Cricket Association of Lucknow, was the Guest of Honour. Umesh Kumar Singh, retired IPS officer and Chairman of Vivekanand Modern Academy, the organising institution, was also present.
Batting first, GCRG International School scored 137 for seven in its allotted overs, with Ayush leading the innings with an impressive 57 off 36 deliveries. Saksham Mishra of Colvin Taluqdars’ College delivered a strong bowling performance, taking four wickets.
Chasing the target, Colvin fought hard but could manage only 110 for nine, handing GCRG a 22-run victory. Ritik Singh and Manish Yadav contributed two wickets each to the winning team’s bowling effort.
GCRG International School received a cash prize of ₹20,000 along with the championship trophy, while runners-up Colvin Taluqdars’ College were awarded ₹10,000.
In the individual categories, Pranav Singh Chauhan was named Player of the Tournament for his all-round performance of 83 runs and four wickets. Kumar Abhinav won the Best Batsman award with 150 runs, while Saksham Mishra was adjudged Best Bowler after claiming 12 wickets. Each individual award winner received ₹5,000.
The tournament witnessed participation from 12 schools: Vivekanand Modern Academy, Lucknow International Public School, GCRG International School, SR International School, Colvin Taluqdars’ College, Montfort Inter College, Sahu International School, Delhi Public School Extension, City Montessori School (Gomti Nagar), St. Clare’s Convent School, Delhi Public School Eldeco and SR Global School.
The tournament was organised in memory of Late Lt. K.N. Singh, founder chairman of Vivekanand Modern Academy and former chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). The event was aimed at encouraging young cricketers and promoting teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship through competitive school-level cricket.
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