Shresthanshu Dey’s unbeaten 137 powers Tripura to a 207-run win over Sikkim in the 1st Little Master U-14 Cricket Tournament. Read about the rising star’s heroics and Tripura’s dominant performance as they eye a semifinal spot.
Agartala, April 20 : In a dazzling display of youthful talent, Shresthanshu Dey smashed an unbeaten century to power Tripura to a commanding 207-run victory over Sikkim in the opening match of the 1st Little Master Under-14 Cricket Tournament.
The one-sided triumph, played on Sunday at the ACA Cricket Academy Ground in Assam, has positioned Tripura just one win away from securing a semifinal spot. Tripura team will face Manipur in the next group-stage clash on April 23.
Electing to bat after winning the toss, Tripura unleashed a batting masterclass, amassing a formidable 294 for 4 in their allotted 40 overs. The spotlight belonged to 14-year-old Shresthanshu Dey, whose unbeaten 137 off 122 balls was a spectacle of skill and composure. His knock, laced with 17 boundaries and 4 sixes, set the tone for Tripura’s dominance.
Electing to bat after winning the toss, Tripura unleashed a batting masterclass, amassing a formidable 294 for 4 in their allotted 40 overs. The spotlight belonged to 14-year-old Shresthanshu Dey, whose unbeaten 137 off 122 balls was a spectacle of skill and composure. His knock, laced with 17 boundaries and 4 sixes, set the tone for Tripura’s dominance.
Captain Sriman Debnath chipped in with a brisk 38 off 37 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes), while Abhay Deb’s 44 off 60 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes) and Subhojit Kuri’s unbeaten 16 off 19 balls (2 fours) bolstered the total. Extras contributed a hefty 53 runs to the scoreboard.
Chasing a daunting 295, Sikkim crumbled under pressure, folding for a mere 87 in a batting collapse that underscored Tripura’s supremacy. Ashish Gautam’s 31 off 56 balls (4 fours) and Vikas Prasad’s 11 off 35 balls (1 four) were the only notable contributions, with extras adding 24 runs.
Tripura’s bowlers were relentless, with Rihan Akhtar and Sriman Debnath claiming two wickets apiece, conceding just 12 and 4 runs respectively, to seal the rout.
Shresthanshu, the son of Suman and Tumpa Dey, has honed his craft over seven years at the Pragati Play Centre under the mentorship of coach Nayan Mani Debbarma.
“Shresthanshu’s discipline and work ethic are exceptional. This century is just the beginning,” Debbarma said post-match.
A win will guarantee Tripura’s place in the semifinals, bringing them closer to the coveted Little Master title.
With Shresthanshu Dey leading the charge, Tripura’s young brigade is poised to make waves in the tournament, carrying the hopes of their state toward cricketing glory.
