An illustrious Mumbai fast bowler inaugurated Monday’s Giles Shield inter-school cricket final and not long after former India paceman and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey did the honours, it was a fast bowler who came up with a sensational start to the match.

At the MCA-BKC ground, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Vidyalaya (Vikhroli) right-arm pacer Om Lokhande had his opponents Dnyandeep Seva Mandal on the hop and probably rueing their decision to bat first. Om’s fiery spell of 7-29 in 12 overs left the opposition in tatters as he helped bowl them out for a mere 67. Leg-spinner Advit Tiwari claimed 3-9 in 8.5 overs.