Harris Shield: Aarush, Sparsh slam tons as GEA hold edge over IES
Updated On: 28 October, 2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam
Shivraj Thorat was the pick of the IES bowlers with 2-91, while Nikhil Gurav and Harish Hirdodi picked up a wicket each

General Education Academy’s centurions Sparsh Gholap (left) and Aarush Kolhe at Bombay Gymkhana on Tuesday. Pic/Ashish Raje
Twin tons from Aarush Kolhe and Sparsh Golap put General Education Academy (Chembur) in control against IES English School (Bandra) on Day One of the U-16 Dream Sports Mumbai Schools Sports Association (MSSA) Harris Shield cricket semi-final at Bombay Gymkhana on Tuesday.
Opting to bat in the three-day match, GEA posted a formidable 370-6 in 80 overs. Kolhe (176 balls) and Golap both struck 134 (114 balls) as they anchored the innings with an outstanding 116-run third-wicket stand. The right-handed duo dismantled the Bandra attack, keeping IES on the defensive throughout the day. At stumps, IES stood ground at 3-0 after two overs.


