Amanat Hussain’s allround show for MCC ‘A’ highlighted against their junior string on the opening day of the MCC boys U-14 cricket league, played at Oval Maidan here today. After the success of their under-12 venture, which received encouraging response, the hosts Jwala Sports Foundation have now are having under-14, followed by under-16 and under-19 leagues as well. They will also be conducting girls under-19 leagues.
Amanat hit up 96 with 17 fours in his side’s score of 256 for seven. In reply, MCC ‘ B’ were restricted to 157 for seven. Ishan Jain (3/22) and Amanat Hussain (2/15)shared the spoils.
Brief scores: MCC ‘A’ 256/7 off 25 overs (Amanat Hussain 96- 17×4, Rishab Kumar 56, Aditya Vs 31; Harsh Narawade 3/42, Advaik Vedam 2/39) bt MCC ’B’ 157/7 off 25 overs (Aarav Thakkar 61,Harsh Narawade 39; Ishan Jain 3/22, Amanat Hussain 2/15.