Modern School Barakhamba Road emerged as the champions of the DC School Cup 2025 in both boys’ and girls’ divisions. The girls’ team secured victory by defeating DPS RK Puram by 133 runs, while the boys’ team triumphed over St. Thomas School by 57 runs, concluding the tournament successfully. A total of 16 schools participated in the boys’ category and four in the girls’ event over several weeks of cricketing action.
The DC School Cup, Delhi Capitals’ primary inter-school T20 competition, highlighted the city’s sporting essence and uncovered budding talent with the support of BCCI-qualified officials. The tournament featured premium venues such as the Arun Jaitley Stadium and GMR ground, complete with professional match-day setups and kits. This initiative by Delhi Capitals aimed to nurture future cricketing stars in the region.
In the girls’ final match, Modern School Barakhamba Road outperformed DPS RK Puram by 133 runs to claim the title. Notable performances included Myra Rewal’s 83 off 53 balls and Kashvi Kumar’s impressive 118 off 62 balls, leading Modern School to a total of 240/2. Despite Vaibhavi Dudeja’s resilient 75* off 63 for DPS, disciplined bowling by Avni Aggarwal restricted them to 107/3.
In the boys’ final showdown, Modern School Barakhamba Road secured a 57-run victory against St. Thomas School. Tanmay Chaudhary’s stellar 118 off 65 deliveries and Varun Sharma’s 76 off 41 contributed to Modern School’s total of 215/5. The team’s strong bowling performance, led by Grihith Gumber and Tanmay, limited St. Thomas to 158/8, solidifying Modern’s double championship win.
Sunil Gupta, CEO of Delhi Capitals, congratulated Modern School Barakhamba Road for their exceptional achievements in both boys’ and girls’ categories of the DC School Cup 2025. He expressed delight in witnessing the young cricketers from various schools showcasing their talent, rejuvenating school cricket in Delhi. Gupta looks forward to increased participation in the upcoming years, especially from more girls’ teams, to further enhance Delhi’s cricketing landscape.
