An outstanding 111-ball century knock 107 run by Kabir Kirtikar was the highlight of MCC Santacruz’s 110-run win against MCC Thane Red in first round match of the MCC Little Star Boys’ U-12 Day League Cricket Tournament 2026, organized by Jwala Sports Foundation and played at the Oval Maidan.
Kabir Kirtikar who cracked a 111-ball 107 runs poses with his Player of the Match award.
Choosing to bat first, MCC Santacruz boosted by Kabir’s marathon innings amassed a massive total of 254 for 9 wickets declared from 52 overs. Sourish Wagh contributed 20 runs to the total.
Abhayam Agnihotri 3 for 26 and Vivaan Gurjar 2 for 29 were Thane Red best bowlers.
In reply, Thane Red were unable to put up a fight and were dismissed for 144 in 36.1 overs. Only Nehal Chauhan managed to score 32 runs, while Santacruz bowlers Kaushal Kamthe 3 for 15 and Farhan K. 3 for 27 picked up most of the wickets.
Brief scores: MCC Santacruz 254 for 9 decl, 52 overs (Kabir Kirtikar 107 (111-balls), Sourish Wagh 20; Abhayam Agnihotri 3 for 26, Vivaan Gurjar 2 for 29) beat MCC Thane Red 144 all out, 36.1 overs (Nehal Chauhan 32; Kaushal Kamthe 3 for 15, Farhan K. 3 for 27
Shaurya Verma 3 for 41). Result: MCC Santacruz won by 110 runs.Man of the Match: Kabir Kirtikar 107 runs