Dubai, 6 November 2026: The finalists for the DP World ILT20 Schools Cup 2026 have been confirmed following two exciting days of Semi-Final action across the boys’ and girls’
categories, highlighted by a thrilling Super Over finish in the girls’ competition. DPS Sharjah and Gems Legacy School will contest the Girls’ Final, while DPS Dubai and defending champions Gems Modern Academy will face off in the Boys’ Final.
The Finals will be held on 13 November at the ICC Academy in Dubai, headlining the DP World ILT20 Junior Cricket Festival ahead of DP World ILT20 Season 5.
In the Girls’ competition, Delhi Private School, Sharjah defeated Delhi Private School, Dubai by 121 runs.
Captain Janani Thirukkumaran (100 off 52) slammed a 52-ball century to steer DPS Sharjah to 217/2 in 20 overs. The opening stand was worth 157 runs with Ishita Jha (50 off 41)
also registering a half-century.
In reply, DPS Dubai only had two batters reach double figures through Mehul Kulkarni (21 off 33) and Twisha Ralhan (15 off 23). Ishita Jha (2/14) led with a two-wicket haul as
DPS Dubai finished proceedings at 96/7.
In the other Semi-Final, Gems Legacy School defeated defending champions Gems Modern Academy in a Super Over thriller.
Batting first, Gems Modern Academy posted 151/5 built around Vaiga Akhilesh’s (64 off 49) half-century. Askhara Veeranan’s (80* off 66) unbeaten half-century ensured Gems Legacy
School tied the score at 151/4 before they clinched the contest in the Super Over.
In the Boys’ matches, DPS Dubai cruised to a 10-wicket victory against DIA Emirates Hills. Naman Bhatt (105* off 47) and Naman Das’ (38* off 23) unbeaten opening stand ensured
DPS hunted the target in 11.1 overs (149/0). Bhatt’s century comprised eight fours and eight sixes.
Earlier, Jaimeek Shah (43 off 21) and Arhaan Chopra (43 off 28) helped DIA Emirates Hills finish at 146/7. Reyansh Pillai (2/10), Shaurya Mehta (2/20) and Naman Das (2/27) were
among the wickets for DPS Dubai.
In the other fixture, defending champions Gems Modern Academy defeated Our Own English High School by eight wickets.
Despite promising starts from their top order, Our Own English High School were restricted to 132/8 in 20 overs. Nirmay Puthanveettil (2/21) and Rudra Bankar (2/24) were the pick
of the Gems Modern Academy bowling attack.
An 80-run opening stand between Jaidev Gattani (31 off 26) and Aryan Thapar (49 off 25) gave Gems Modern Academy a strong start before Shreyan Dutta (20* off 25) and Gautam Bhatia
(23* off 22) sealed the victory in 16.1 overs.
Fixtures, results and participating teams can be found here:
Boys’ section
Girls’ section
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