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MI Junior Rising Stars: Defending champions Shardashram Vidyamandir made a winning start as Mumbai Indians launched the fifth edition of MI Junior, its inter-school cricket tournament, on Wednesday in their home city under their Education and Sports for All (ESA) initiative. The tournament is being organised in association with the Mumbai Cricket Association and the Vidarbha Cricket Association, with the Nagpur leg scheduled to start next week.

On the opening day of action, Shardashram Vidyamandir triumphed over Sister Nivedita in the U-15 Girls’ category. Shardashram Vidyamandir (Dadar) showcased a commanding performance to defeat Sister Nivedita School (Dombivli) at the Matunga Gymkhana Ground. Chasing a target of 81 runs, Shardashram achieved victory in just 8 overs.

Vaidai Tanavade was the standout batter, scoring a brisk 38 laced with seven boundaries. Kartika Poojary delivered a stellar all-round performance, contributing 20 runs and multiple wickets. Earlier, Sister Nivedita struggled with the bat, managing just 80 runs. Swara Surve top-scored for the Dombivli side with a fighting 28.