"VAN" (Sports Desk - 15.11.2026) :: Delhi Private School, Sharjah and DPS Dubai were crowned champions of the DP World ILT20 Schools Cup 2026 after winning the Girls' and Boys' Finals
respectively at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday. DPS Sharjah registered a commanding 10-wicket victory over Gems Legacy School in the Girls' Final, while DPS Dubai defeated defending champions Gems Modern Academy by 17 runs to lift the Boys' title. The Finals headlined the DP World ILT20 Junior Cricket Festival ahead of DP World ILT20 Season 5.
Harini Doss Prakash's four-wicket haul powers DPS Sharjah to Girls' title
Delhi Private School, Sharjah clinched the Girls' title with a commanding 10-wicket victory over Gems Legacy School.
Batting first, Gems Legacy School were bowled out for 46 in 14.1 overs. Harini Doss Prakash led a superb bowling effort with figures of 4/0 in 2.1 overs, including a remarkable 11th over where she claimed three wickets. Akshita Jha (2/19) and Ishita Jha (1/16) also made valuable contributions with the ball. Akshara Veeranan (15 off 16) was the top scorer for Gems Legacy School.
In reply, DPS Sharjah chased down the target in just 4.2 overs without losing a wicket. Sanskriti Singh (22* off 17) and Ishita Jha (21* off 9) guided their side to 49/0, with Jha striking four boundaries in her unbeaten knock.
Naman Bhatt and Naman Das lead DPS Dubai to Boys' title
DPS Dubai were crowned Boys' champions after defeating defending champions Gems Modern Academy by 17 runs in the Final.
Batting first, DPS Dubai posted an imposing 163/7 in 20 overs, led by a 70 off 49 balls from Naman Bhatt. Naman Das also made a valuable contribution with 45 off 37 deliveries, while Shaurya Mehta provided late impetus with a quickfire 25 off just 11 balls.
In reply, Gems Modern Academy finished at 146/9 in their 20 overs. Izyan Shahryar top-scored with 43 off 32 balls, while Jaidev Gattani (30 off 24) and Rudra Bankar (18 off 5) offered resistance. Reyansh Pillai led the DPS Dubai bowling attack with figures of 3/18, while Naman Das (2/43) and Shaurya Mehta (2/25) picked up two wickets apiece to secure the 17-run victory.
The fourth edition of the DP World ILT20 Schools Cup ran from 30 September to 13 November 2026, with 42 teams competing across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, including 13 hardball teams in the girls' competition, which was held for the second time.
The tournament continues to strengthen the grassroots cricket ecosystem in the UAE by providing young players with a national platform to showcase their talent and develop their skills. It also offers a pathway from school cricket to the DP World ILT20, while bringing franchises and participating schools closer together to build stronger connections with the next generation of players and fans.
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