Archive · 6 Jan 2026
J&K U-16 Team Wins First BCCI Title
The Jammu and Kashmir Under-16 cricket team made history by winning their first-ever BCCI title, the Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group.
They beat Mizoram really big, by an innings and 182 runs.
Their captain, Smagey Khajuria, scored 102 runs, and Athrav Sharma scored 92 runs not out.
The bowlers also did well, with Sanil Singh, Jaskaran Singh, and Hammaad Firdous taking important wickets.
The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir congratulated the team on this big win.
The tournament is happening from January 4 to 28.
J&K U-16 team won their first-ever BCCI title, the Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group.
They defeated Mizoram by an innings and 182 runs in the final.
Captain Smagey Khajuria scored 102 runs, and Athrav Sharma scored 92 not out.
Top bowlers were Sanil Singh (3/15), Jaskaran Singh (2/8), and Hammaad Firdous (2/22).
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the team on their historic win.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Under-16 cricket team
- What
- Won the Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group title
- When
- January 6, 2024 (third day of the final)
- Where
- Surat, India
- Why
- Defeated Mizoram by an innings and 182 runs
- Title Won
- Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group
- Opponent
- Mizoram
- Margin of Victory
- Innings and 182 runs
- Captain
- Smagey Khajuria
- Top Scorers
- Smagey Khajuria (102), Athrav Sharma (92*)
- Top Bowlers
- Sanil Singh (3/15), Jaskaran Singh (2/8), Hammaad Firdous (2/22)
- Tournament Duration
- January 4-28
- Match Duration
- Four days (won with one day to spare)
