The grand finale of the prestigious Rev. Bro. C.J. Bergin Memorial Inter-School Cricket Tournament, hosted at St. Mary’s Academy, was held today at 11:00 a.m., witnessing an electrifying clash between St. Mary’s Academy–Blue (SMA–Blue) and Guru Tegh Bahadur Public School (GTB)—two teams that had demonstrated exceptional prowess in the semi-final encounters held this past Saturday.
Winning the toss, Guru Tegh Bahadur Public School elected to bat first. Although they began with promise, but were eventually bowled out for a modest total of 69 runs.
In response, SMA–Blue began their chase with composure and confidence. Despite the fall of five wickets, they skillfully steered their innings to a successful conclusion, clinching victory by 5 wickets and emerging as the champions of the tournament.
The closing ceremony was graced by the esteemed Chief Guest, Mr. Sanjay Rastogi, Meerut District Cricket Coach, whose encouraging presence added great prestige to the event.
The following players were recognized for their exceptional individual performances:
•* Man of the Tournament: Preet Ahuja
• Best Batsman: Shashank Singh
• Best Bowler: Mantra Bhargava
• Best Wicketkeeper: Mohd. Saad (GTB School)
• Most Promising Player: Mohd. Akbar*
Special appreciation and gratitude are extended to our principal Brother Anand Elias for his strong support, meticulous organization, and inspiring efforts in nurturing and motivating young sporting talent. His vision continues to be a beacon for excellence in school sports.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Brother Pradeep, our Sports Secretary, and to the dedicated Physical Training Department—Mr. Newton, Mr. Manoj, Mr. Lalit Tiger, and Mr. Umar—for their tireless efforts in organizing this tournament. Special thanks to the HRS Group for their unwavering support and for providing all necessary logistics and equipment.