Shree Damodar High School Clinch GCA U-14 Presidents Cup Title

Shree Damodar High School Clinch GCA U-14 Presidents Cup Title

Mapusa, June 8: Shree Damodar High School, Margao, emerged champions of the GCA Under-14 Boys Presidents Cup 2025-26, defeating Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa, by 20 runs in the state final played at the Chapora ground on Monday.

After winning the toss, Saraswat Vidyalaya opted to field first. Shree Damodar High School put up a competitive total of 100 for 3 in 10 overs, thanks largely to a captain’s knock of 43 runs off 30 balls from Rumaan Mulam, who anchored the innings with confidence and maturity. Valuable contributions came from Usman Ghani (21 off 18 balls) and Abishek Lamani, who remained unbeaten on 13 from just four deliveries.

For Saraswat Vidyalaya, Samarth Dhulapkar returned figures of 2 for 14, while Kavish Sawant claimed one wicket.

In reply, Saraswat Vidyalaya finished on 80 for 5 in 10 overs. Samarth Gawas fought hard with 37 runs off 28 balls, while Daivik Vaigankar remained unbeaten on 13. The chase was effectively halted by disciplined bowling from Shree Damodar High School, with Mulam claiming 2 wickets for 8 runs and Ansh Kashyap taking one wicket.

The all-round effort from the skipper proved decisive, as he starred with both bat and ball to guide his team to the state title. His leadership has been a defining feature of the school’s successful season, during which the Under-14 team reached three state finals. Under his captaincy, Shree Damodar High School lifted two state championship trophies and finished runners-up in another tournament.

A significant role in the team’s success has also been played by Physical Education teacher Rajan Dhamshekar, who has consistently backed the players and maintained unwavering faith in the team’s leadership and abilities throughout the season. His encouragement and guidance have been instrumental in shaping a talented and competitive squad.

The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Prakash Mayekar, GCA Director of Coaching & Cricket Operations, Rajan Dhamshekar, Siddesh Salgaonkar, Aniket Mayekar, and Ravindra Barve.

With this victory, Shree Damodar High School capped off an outstanding campaign and added another prestigious state title to its growing list of achievements, underlining its status as one of Goa’s leading school cricket teams.