22/05/2026
DOMINANT WIN!
BDK Sports Foundation (A) U-19 STORMS INTO THE KNOCKOUTS!
A sensational performance by our young champions! BDK Sports Foundation (A) (U-19) registered a massive 181-run victory against SDM Cricket Academy (B) at the Karnataka Gymkhana Association ground in Hubli, securing a well-deserved spot in the knockout stages of the KSCA Dharwad Zone U-19 Inter-Club Tournament 2026-27!
THE BATTING POWERHOUSE
Opting to bat first, the boys put up a formidable total of 291.
THE PERFECT FOUNDATION: Captain PREETHAM C SUNKAPUR (17) and wicketkeeper-batsman PREETAM CHIMMALGI provided a solid, reliable start as usual, with Chimmalgi playing a brilliant knock of 63 runs off 53 balls (9x4's, 1x6's) to set the tone.
The Masterclass: SAINATH RAJOLI was the star of the innings, agonizingly missing out on a well-deserved century but anchoring the middle order beautifully with a magnificent 99 off 75 balls (15x4's, 2x6's)!
The Young Prodigy: 15-year-old RUHAAN SHAIKH showed immense maturity beyond his years, chipping in with a vital, aggressive 41 off 40 balls to keep the scoreboard ticking.
THE BOWLING DEMOLITION JOB
Defending 291, our bowlers completely dismantled the opposition batting lineup, wrapping them up for just 110 runs.
All-Round Heroics: After shining with the bat, SAINATH RAJOLI turned magic with the ball, picking up an incredible 5-wicket haul (5/18 in 6.3 overs) to absolutely break the opposition's back!
The Supporting Cast: The other wicket-takers kept the pressure tight from both ends:
AADITYA NILESH KHILARE: 2 wickets (2/35 in 7 overs)
PREETHAM C SUNKAPUR: 2 wickets (2/27 in 5 overs)
SUCHETAN HARIHAR: 1 wicket (1/7 in 2 overs)
A massive congratulations to the entire team, the coaching staff, and support management. The momentum is firmly with us as we march into the knockouts. Let's keep this winning streak alive! Good luck!
Onwards and upwards!