Shree Damodar High School, Margao, won the GCA Under-14 Boys Presidents Cup 2025-26 after defeating Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa, by 20 runs in the state final played at Chapora Ground on Monday.
After winning the toss, Saraswat Vidyalaya elected to field first. Shree Damodar High School posted 100 for 3 in their allotted 10 overs, led by a composed innings from captain Rumaan Mulam, who scored 43 runs off 30 deliveries.
Usman Ghani contributed 21 runs from 18 balls, while Abishek Lamani provided a late flourish, remaining unbeaten on 13 from just four deliveries.
For Saraswat Vidyalaya, Samarth Dhulapkar was the most successful bowler with figures of 2 for 14, while Kavish Sawant picked up one wicket.
Chasing 101 for victory, Saraswat Vidyalaya finished on 80 for 5 in 10 overs. Samarth Gawas top-scored with 37 runs off 28 balls, while Daivik Vaigankar remained unbeaten on 13.
Shree Damodar High School’s bowlers kept the scoring under control throughout the innings. Rumaan Mulam completed an impressive all-round performance by claiming 2 wickets for 8 runs, while Ansh Kashyap chipped in with one wicket.
Mulam’s contribution with both bat and ball proved decisive in the final as he guided his side to the state title. The victory capped a successful season for the school’s Under-14 team, which reached three state finals. Under Mulam’s captaincy, Shree Damodar High School won two state championship titles and finished runners-up in another tournament.
The school’s campaign also received strong support from Physical Education teacher Rajan Dhamshekar, who backed the team throughout the season and played a key role in encouraging the players during their run to multiple finals.
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Prakash Mayekar, GCA Director of Coaching and Cricket Operations, Rajan Dhamshekar, Siddesh Salgaonkar, Aniket Mayekar and Ravindra Barve.
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