Vihaan Kardekar's century helps Spark Academy win second straight match in Poona Western Club Trophy

The 'Poona Western Club Trophy' inter-club tournament is being held jointly by DJSG Cricket Academy and Sports Venture. It is a T20 cricket tournament for boys under 13. Spark Cricket Academy has won two matches in a row. The matches are being played at the grounds of The Poona Western Club (PWC) in Bhugaon.

In the first match, Spark Academy beat Virag Cricket Academy by 56 runs. The biggest reason for the win was an all-round performance by Vihaan Kardekar. Batting first, Spark scored 134. Kevin Kankanala played a key innings of 56 and Vihaan Kardekar added 24.

Chasing 135 to win, the entire Virag Academy side was bowled out for 78 in 15.4 overs. Vihaan shone with the ball as well, taking four wickets for just 5 runs. Ahan Singh took two wickets and contributed well to the win.

In the second match, Spark Cricket Academy faced Ajit Wadekar Cricket Academy and won by 51 runs. Batting first, Spark posted a big total of 219 in 20 overs. Vihaan Kardekar batted aggressively, scoring an unbeaten 119 off just 62 balls with 17 fours and 5 sixes. Aryan Jog supported him well with a useful 44.

In reply, Ajit Wadekar Cricket Academy could reach only 168. Aarav Kharkar made 78 and Arya Vyas scored an unbeaten 62. Both tried their best to win the match for the team. But Rishabh Pahlajani bowled accurately and dismissed Aarav Kharkar at a crucial moment, and the match tilted in Spark's favour. Ahan Singh then took four wickets to seal Spark's win.

In the same tournament, Ajit Wadekar Cricket Academy has also won two matches in a row. Powered by a half-century from Kaivalya Shinde, Ajit Wadekar Academy beat Lineup Cricket Academy by 83 runs. This match was also played at the Poona Western Club (PWC) ground in Bhugaon.