Advit’s fifer helps Dr Ambedkar hold champs Anjuman to a draw

Advit Tiwari during the Harris Shield match vs Anjuman-I-Islam on Friday. Pic/Ashish Raje

All-rounder Advit Tiwari starred with a five-wicket haul as Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar School (Vikhroli) held defending champions Anjuman-I-Islam Allana English School (CST) to a draw in the boys U-16 Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) Elite Division Harris Shield inter-school cricket tournament at National Sports Ground, Cross Maidan, on Friday.

Advit, who scored a 162-ball 105 on Day One, claimed 5-96 in 31 overs to restrict Anjuman-I-Islam to 252-8 in their first innings, which ensured they couldn't overhaul Dr Ambedkar's total of 309.

Advit received support from Naresh Godha (1-10 in five overs) Sarthak Shinde (1-33 in 12 overs), and Suraj Kewat (1-74 in 15 overs), who all chipped in with a wicket each.

Devashish Sandip Ghodke top-scored for Anjuman-I-Islam with 72 off 80 balls, while Umar Khute scored a handy 53-ball 43.

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