DPS Dubai team retain Maxtalent title

DUBAI — The girls of DPS Dubai retained the under-17 title of Maxtalent Acer Cup inter-school cricket tournament, a press release said.

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Published: Wed 5 May 2010, 1:12 AM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 2:44 AM

They defeated arch-rivalsDubai Modern High School (DMHS) forthe secondconsecutive year.The tournament, played at the Sharjah Wanderers Sports Club, was organised by www.maxtalent.org under the aegis of Sharjah CricketClub.

Winning the toss, Rashi Dalimya, captain of DMHS, elected to field first. DPS Dubai captain Malitha and Namrataopenedthe innings.

The final score was 82 for 4 wickets in 12 overs.The DPS Dubai team benefitted from the erratic bowling display by the DMHS bowlers.

Chasing a relatively modest target, the DMHS girlswere heavily reliant on their star captain Rashi, who disappointed after contributing only six runs.

DMHS batters fell 15 runs short of the victory target. DPS bowlers performed extremely well.

Brief scores: DPS Dubai defeated Dubai Modern High School. DPS Dubai 82/4 (Malitha 31, Sambhavi 14; Prathana 3-17) Dubai Modern High School 67 (Sana 12, Prathna 9; Aurshi 3-18, Namurtha 2-10)

PehlaPlayer of the Match: Arushiof Dubai. Al Jazeera Farm Star Player of the Tournament: Rashi Dalmiya of DMHS.

Radio Spice (105.4 FM) Fair Play Award: Happy Home School, Sharjah.


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