October 17, 2025
In an outstanding display of batting and teamwork, West Blue lifted the 2025 National Championship trophy with a seven-wicket victory at the USA Cricket 2025 Men’s Under-19 National Championship, held from October 10 through 13, 2025, at John Paul Landing Cricket Fields in Cypress, Texas.
“This championship has been a tremendous success and a proud moment for USA Cricket,” said Golam Sayeed, Domestic Operations Manager, “Despite a few last-minute logistical adjustments, the passion and spirit of our players, coaches, and organizers never wavered, and at the end of the day, cricket truly won!”
The competition featured highly competitive fixtures between teams from the East and West Conferences, concluding the tournament with the final between West Red and West Blue.
Sayeed continued, “Over four action-packed days, our youngsters, the next generation of American cricketers, showcased outstanding performances, determination, and sportsmanship. The hunger to win, the thrill of close contests, and the joy on their faces reminded us why we do this every year. Congratulations to the players, captains, coaches, managers, organizers, volunteers, and parents for making this event memorable. Special kudos to the West Conference Blue team for lifting the 2025 National Championship trophy!”
Championship Highlights
FINAL: West Red vs West Blue
Result: West Blue won by 7 wickets
Scorecard: View Here
- West Red: 355/6 (49.5 overs) – Arjun Mahesh 169, Adnit Jhamb 116, Siddharth Pradhan 36 (Sabrish Prasad 2/57, Rishabh Shimpi 2/67)
- West Blue: 359/3 (48.4 overs) – Shiv Shani 101*, Amogh Arepally 101, Srinivasa Dorairaj 83* (Siddhant Senthil 1/5, Shaurya Gaur 1/59)
- Player of the Match: Amogh Arepally (West Blue)
3rd Place Playoff: East Red Vs East Blue
Result: East Red won by 47 runs
Scorecard: View Here
- East Red: 334/6 (50 overs) – Abhiram Vellala 88, Tanush Patel 88, Sahir Bhatia 47* (Venkat Kolahalm 1/31, Ashwath Gurumurthy 1/29, Ritvik Appidi 1/37)
- East Blue: 287/10 (45.1 overs) – Saharsh Swethan 101, Adit Kappa 34, Ashwath Gurumurthy 31 (Ayush Patel. 6/52, Pooranjay Yadav 3/33)
- Player of the Match: Ayush Patel (East Red)
Individual Awards & Standouts:
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): Adnit Jhamb (West Red)
- Best Batsman: Adnit Jhamb (West Red)
- Best Bowler: Ayush Patel (East Red)
- Best Keeper: Jermey Samuel (East Red)
- Best Fielder: Saharsh Shwethan (East Blue)
Player of the Match Winners (Games 1-6):
Adit Kappa (East Blue), Sahil Garg (West Blue), Sohum Arora (West Blue), Amrinder Singh Gill (East Red), Adnit Jhamb (West Red), Rahul Basu (West Blue)
Centurions:
Adnit Jhamb (135, 138*, 116), Saharsh Shwethan (101, 151), Sahil Garg (180*), Arjun Mahesh (169), Amrinder Singh Gill (165), Dharshan Haribabu (119), Rahul Basu (108), Shiv Shani (101*), Amogh Arepally (101),
Five-Wicket Haul:
Ayush Patel (East Red) – 6/52 (Econ. 5.78)
Acknowledgments
USA Cricket extends sincere appreciation to Aravinthkumar Ganesan, Tournament Director and Triggers Colts Cricket League for hosting the event. Heartfelt thanks to all tournament sponsors for their invaluable support:
22-Yards Sports Academy, Dallas; American Cricket Academy & Club of St. Louis; Austin Youth Hub; Chicago Youth Cricket Academy; Cricket 4 All, Austin; Eastern Midwest Hub; Georgia Cricket Association; Maryland Youth Cricket; MLCA Academy, Seattle; MSK Prasad’s International Cricket Academy, Seattle; New York Hub; North Atlantic Youth Cricket Association; North Carolina Youth League; Quality Engineering Foundation; StaidLogic; Triggers Colts Cricket League; and Washington Youth Cricket League.
Another Milestone Year for USA Cricket’s Youth Pathway
The 2025 Men’s Under-19 National Championship marks another significant milestone for the USA Cricket’s Youth Pathway programs. The majority of the players participating this year have previously participated in the development pathways, many of them first appearing in the inaugural U15 National Tournament in 2022. This clear progression from U15 to U19 demonstrates that the Youth Domestic Pathway system is working and improving, and can provide a reliable pipeline of talented players to step into higher international opportunities and national representation.
Despite the challenges and ongoing financial uncertainties faced by USA Cricket, the American cricket community has consistently stepped up to sustain and grow the game. Their unwavering commitment, volunteerism, and selfless contributions have been the driving force behind the success of these youth programs from their inception to the strong, mature structure they represent today. The continued support from regional hubs, academies, and youth leagues across the country underscores the shared belief that the future of American cricket lies in investing in its youth.
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