Glorious Victory for Gujarat: Team Advances to Cooch Behar Trophy Final After Defeating Punjab; Maulyarajsinh’s Explosive 150-Run Knock
Historical Surge in Cooch Behar Trophy: Gujarat Confirms Ticket to the Final
In the 2025-26 season of the prestigious Cooch Behar Trophy (BCCI’s U-19 tournament), the Gujarat team secured its place in the final with a magnificent performance. In a high-voltage semifinal against a formidable Punjab side, Gujarat maintained dominance in all three departments of the game.
The intense battle ultimately ended in a draw; however, per the tournament regulations, the team securing the first-innings lead is declared the winner in knockout stages. Consequently, Gujarat qualified for the final, sparking a wave of celebration across Gujarat’s cricketing fraternity.
First Innings: Malay Shah’s Brilliant Century Sets the Stage
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Gujarat balanced patience with aggression. The team batted for 128.3 overs, posting a massive total of 391 runs.
- The Opener’s Spark: Malay Shah played a memorable knock of 108 runs, decorated with 21 boundaries and 1 towering six.
- The Middle-Order Anchor: Rudra N. Patel tested the Punjab bowlers with a gritty 80 runs, including 10 fours and 3 sixes.
- The Opposition: Punjab’s Ishan Sood and Aryan Yadav claimed 3 wickets each but struggled to contain Gujarat’s scoring rate.
Punjab All Out for 316: Gujarat’s Bowlers Strike Hard
Responding to Gujarat’s 391, Punjab’s batting lineup faced a disciplined attack. While Aryan Yadav fought a lone battle with a century (116 runs), he lacked support from the other end.
- Bowling Heroes: Kavyan Patel broke the backbone of Punjab’s lineup by claiming 4 wickets.
- Support Act: Nihal Patel dismantled the middle order with 3 wickets, leading to Punjab being bowled out for 316.
- The Crucial Lead: Gujarat secured a vital 75-run lead on the basis of the first innings, which proved to be the decisive factor for their entry into the final.
Second Innings: Maulyarajsinh Chavda’s Power Show
Having secured the lead, Gujarat used the second innings to completely shut Punjab out of the game, piling up 372/5 by the time the match concluded.
- The Double Blow: The hero of this innings was Maulyarajsinh Chavda, who played a whirlwind knock of 150 runs. His explosive innings featured 19 boundaries and 4 massive sixes.
- Solid Support: Manas Dave contributed a stellar 80 runs, ensuring Gujarat’s grip on the match remained unshakable.
Youth Icons Make History: Ready for the Final Frontier
The consistent performance in a pressure-cooker semifinal has made Gujarat a strong favorite for the title. The form of batters like Malay Shah and Maulyarajsinh Chavda, combined with Kavyan Patel’s sharp bowling, has sent a strong message to their future opponents.
Officials from the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) have lauded the team’s achievement. With their eyes now set on the trophy, these young cricketers are eager to bring the title home and make the state proud.
Match Highlights at a Glance:
| Detail | Information |
| Tournament | Cooch Behar Trophy (U-19) 2025-26 |
| Match Result | Match Drawn (Gujarat wins on 1st Innings Lead) |
| First Innings Star | Malay Shah (108), Rudra Patel (80) |
| Second Innings Star | Maulyarajsinh Chavda (150), Manas Dave (80) |
| Top Bowler | Kavyan Patel (4 Wickets) |
| Punjab’s Top Performer | Aryan Yadav (116 Runs & 3 Wickets) |
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