Ahmedabad Boy Breaks 30-Year-Old Record in Inter-School Cricket, Scores 498 Runs

Dron Desai has created a unique record in the Diwan Ballubhai Under-19 Multi-Day Cup Tournament organized by the Central Board of Cricket (CBCA) in Ahmedabad. Scoring a massive 498 runs in a single match, Dron Desai has broken a record that stood for more than 30 years. In this tournament, the St. Xavier’s team defeated JL English School by an innings and a staggering margin of 712 runs.

Dron Desai Smashes 498 Runs in a Single Inning

In this match, JL English School batted first and managed to score only 48 runs. For St. Xavier’s School, Yash Desai and Daishin Sharma took 4 wickets each. Following this, St. Xavier’s School gave a solid thrashing to the bowlers of JL English School. 

St. Xavier’s team posted a total of 844 runs for 7 wickets, with Dron Desai scoring an incredible 498 runs off 320 balls. During this outstanding inning, he hit 86 fours and 7 sixes. In the second inning, JL English School could only score 92 runs, resulting in their defeat by an inning.

Dron Desai Breaks the Previous Record with a Score of 498 Runs

With an individual score of 498 runs, Dron Desai shattered the previous record of 372 runs. His 498-run score is now the highest in the 30+ year history of this tournament. On the other side, Het Desai from St. Xavier’s School also contributed significantly, scoring 142 runs off 94 balls.

Coach Praises the Team

After St. Xavier’s School (Loyola)’s remarkable performance, coach Mitul Patel praised the team, saying, “Dron is an extraordinary cricketer. His ability to hit the ball against the best bowlers is exceptional.” 

Observing the talent of batters like Dron Desai in the Under-14 and Under-16 categories, there is hope that Gujarat will produce excellent cricketers in the near future.