Abeer Sudan, Mrinayak Dominate as 2026 DC School Cup Hits Quarter-Finals
The 2026 DC School Cup enters the quarter-finals. Abeer Sudan and Mrinayak dominate the batting and bowling charts in this Delhi-NCR youth tournament.
The 2026 DC School Cup is heating up as the competition transitions into its high-stakes knockout stage. Eight elite teams from across Delhi-NCR have fought their way through the group stages to secure a spot in the quarter-finals, bringing the dream of the championship title within reach for the region's most promising young cricketers.
Batting Powerhouses: Abeer Sudan Leads the Charge
The tournament has witnessed some explosive batting, with Billabong School Noida’s Abeer Sudan establishing himself as the player to beat. Sudan currently sits atop the overall performance charts and the run-scoring leaderboard, having amassed 262 runs in just three innings. His dominance is highlighted by a staggering strike rate of 278, including a pivotal century against Mayoor School Noida that steered his team to an eight-wicket win.
Following closely in the batting rankings are:
- Tanmay Chaudhary (Modern School Barakhamba Road): 227 runs
- Aarav Sehrawat (GD Goenka Dwarka): 217 runs
- Shivvam Chaudhary (Salwan Boys School): 195 runs
- Atul Kumar (Salwan Boys School): 176 runs
Bowling Specialists: Mrinayak and the Wicket-Takers
While the batters have been scoring freely, the bowlers have provided moments of pure brilliance. DPS RK Puram’s Mrinayak has emerged as the most lethal bowler of the competition so far, leading the wicket-taking charts with 11 scalps. His impact was felt strongly in a victory over Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, where he earned the Player of the Match award.
Other top performers with the ball include:
- Vinayak (Modern School Barakhamba Road): 9 wickets with a tight economy rate of 2.49.
- Daksh Dagar (Salwan Boys School): 9 wickets.
- Aarav Sharma (Billabong School Noida): 8 wickets.
- Satwik Srivastava (AFBBS): 8 wickets.
Individual Brilliance and Team Triumphs
The tournament has been punctuated by extraordinary individual feats. Abeer Nagpal of Modern School Vasant Vihar delivered one of the most aggressive knocks of the event, smashing 114 runs off only 38 balls to ensure a 10-wicket victory. Other centurions include Vansh Arora of St. Mark’s School (127 off 73) and Deven Rana of Venkateshwara School (102 off 54).
On the bowling side, Sanveer Bisht of Venkateshwara School produced a masterclass in precision, claiming six wickets while conceding only 15 runs in 3.2 overs, leading his team to a 93-run win.
Girls' Competition Highlights
The girls' category has also seen standout performances, particularly from Bal Bhavan, Mayur Vihar. Lakshita and Shifali Upadhyay proved to be incredibly efficient with the ball, each taking three wickets while conceding just 17 and 13 runs respectively in their four-over spells.
The Road to the Finale
The DC School Cup is more than just a tournament; it is a grassroots initiative by the Delhi Capitals to nurture young talent and provide a professional platform for school-level athletes to kickstart their sporting careers.
The Quarter-Final Schedule:
- November 2 (GMR Aerocity Ground): DPS RK Puram vs DPS Vasant Kunj; Modern School Barakhamba Road vs Salwan Boys School.
- November 3: Venkateshwara Dwarka vs St. Froebel Paschim Vihar; Billabong School Noida vs Vasant Valley School.
The momentum will carry into the semi-finals on November 4, culminating in the grand finale on November 6, where the champion of the 2026 DC School Cup will finally be crowned.