CSK Junior Tournament Chennai Leg: Winners, Key Players, Awards List

Jeppiaar MHSS emerged as the winners of the Chennai leg of Junior Super Kings 2023-24. They defeated Lalaji Memorial Omega International School by four wickets in the final played at PBEL City ground.

Both Jeppiaar MHSS and Lalaji Memorial Omega International School have qualified for the second phase of the tournament that will commence on January 22, 2024 in Tirunelveli.

CSK cricketer Mukesh Choudhary was the Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony.

"Congratulations to Jeppiaar MHSS for winning this Chennai leg and Omega International School for putting in the efforts in this tournament. Congratulations and all the best to both the teams for the next phase. Keep learning and keep improving your game. All the best," the CSK player said.

Ramakrishna Mission (Coimbatore) and Srirangam Boys HSS (Trichy) are the other teams that have qualified for the second phase. The winning team from the Tirunelveli phase of the tournament will join these four teams along with three other teams from Goa, Karnataka and Andhra.

Score:

Lalaji Memorial Omega International School: 101/10 in 19.5 overs (Kiran Karthikeyan 53, Sachin 3-11, Arish Ramalan 3-12) Lost to Jeppiaar MHSS: 103/6 in 18.4 overs (M Mohana Prasath 38*, CK Vishal 27, Jai Simha 2-21)

Individual Award Winners:

Player of the Final: Mohana Prasath from Jeppiaar MHSS (38*)

Best Batter of the Tournament: CK Vishal from Jeppiaar MHSS (226 runs in five innings)

Best Bowler of the Tournament: P. Arish Ramalan from Jeppiaar MHSS (12 Wickets)

Player of the Tournament: Kiran Karthikeyan from Lalaji Omega (250 Runs and 4 wickets)

(Excerpt from Agency)