Anvay Dravid hits 151 as Karnataka chase 358; Aaryavir Sehwag scores 173 for Delhi
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports, Indian Express
Anvay Dravid, younger son of former India cricketer Rahul Dravid, scored 151 off 100 balls to help Karnataka chase down Gujarat’s target of 358 with five wickets to spare in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite tournament. The 17-year-old, leading Karnataka in the tournament, combined with Dhruv Krishnan to guide his team to victory after Krishnan was dismissed in the 38th over. Aaryavir Sehwag, elder son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, scored 173 off 143 balls for Delhi, but his effort was not enough as Chandigarh chased down the target to win by five wickets in the 42nd over. The Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite tournament began in Visakhapatnam earlier this month, with Anvay captaining a 16-member Karnataka squad. Anvay had also impressed in Karnataka’s previous match against Delhi, scoring 85 off just 41 balls. Gujarat’s innings saw Kush Patel and Sameer Bhandari add 40 runs for the fourth wicket, followed by Sameer and Yash Panjwani’s 217-run partnership for the fifth wicket to take Guj
Why it matters
The performances highlight the rising prominence of cricketing legacies in Indian domestic youth tournaments, with both Dravid and Sehwag sons making significant impacts. It underscores the competitive depth in India’s age-group cricket structure, potentially influencing future selection for national youth teams.
Read the original report — Times of India
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