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Kartikay, Bhavya power NRCA to easy win over Sanskriti School
Chasing 169, NRCA made light work of the target, reaching 171 for two in 17.3 overs. Kartikay and Bhavya dominated the proceedings with a magnificent 158-run opening partnership, putting NRCA firmly on course for victory
TDJ News Service
23 Oct, 2026
New Delhi: Unbeaten 86 by 10-year-old left-handed batter Kartikay Saroj and a fluent 55 from Bhavya Singh powered Northern Railway Cricket Academy (NRCA) to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Sanskriti School at the latter’s ground in Chanakyapuri on Friday.
Chasing 169, NRCA made light work of the target, reaching 171 for two in 17.3 overs. Kartikay and Bhavya dominated the proceedings with a magnificent 158-run opening partnership, putting NRCA firmly on course for victory.
Earlier, Sanskriti School were bowled out for 168 in 20 overs. Vikhyat Mishra top-scored with 39, while Advika Pandey contributed 35. Satvik (23), Adheesh (21) and Vihan (19) also made useful contributions.
For NRCA, Achintya Jha led the bowling effort with three wickets for 23 runs. Naman claimed two wickets for 21 runs, while Vardaan also picked up two wickets for 17 runs. Arjun took one wicket for nine runs.
The victory reflected the hard work put in by NRCA coach Neeraj Sharma, whose efforts are helping the academy build momentum and return to winning ways.
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, who won bronze at the Rio 2016 Games, distributed prizes to NRCA children participating in a tour to Jaipur.
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