ST. PAUL’S DARJEELING MARCHES TO NATIONALS WITH A DOMINANT VICTORY
CISCE Regional Cricket Tournament – 29 August 2026
St. Paul’s School, Darjeeling produced a commanding performance in the CISCE Regional Cricket Tournament, defeating the combined team of Don Bosco, St. Paul’s School Jalpaiguri and St. Michael’s to emerge victorious and secure their place at the CISCE Nationals, where they will proudly represent the North East and North Bengal Region.
The combined team won the toss and elected to bowl first. St. Paul’s, however, responded in emphatic fashion. The innings got off to a strong start, but the highlight of the day was undoubtedly Shreyas, who played a sensational knock of 95 runs. Displaying tremendous confidence, attacking intent and excellent shot selection, he took the opposition bowling attack apart and provided St. Paul’s with the perfect foundation.
Shreyas’ innings was the defining moment of the match. He batted with authority throughout the 15-over contest and kept the scoreboard moving at a rapid pace. In the closing stages, Tushar provided valuable support, ensuring that St. Paul’s finished strongly.
At the end of the innings, St. Paul’s posted an imposing 149-run target, putting the opposition under considerable pressure.
With the ball, St. Paul’s continued their dominance. The team came out with determination and immediately put the opposition on the back foot. Aditya Dev struck in the very first over, providing an early breakthrough and setting the tone for what would become an exceptional bowling performance.
The wickets continued to tumble as St. Paul’s maintained relentless pressure. Tushar picked up 2 wickets, while Udoy also claimed 2 wickets. Leading the attack, Nithin Sharma took 3 crucial wickets, playing a major role in dismantling the opposition batting line-up.
The combined team was eventually bowled out for just 80 runs, handing St. Paul’s a comprehensive victory. The result reflected the team’s all-round excellence — a brilliant batting display, disciplined bowling and outstanding teamwork.
The victory marks an important milestone for the team, as St. Paul’s School, Darjeeling will now go on to represent the North East and North Bengal Region at the CISCE Nationals. The team will carry with it not only the pride of the school but also the hopes of the entire region.
A Special Note of Gratitude
A special word of appreciation must go to Mr. Diwakar Thapa, Mr. Mandal and Mr. Birendra Rai, whose efforts, encouragement and support made it possible for us to participate in this prestigious tournament. Their contribution has been instrumental in giving the team this opportunity to compete at the regional level and now advance to the Nationals.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to our Rector and Senior Master for their constant encouragement, guidance and support. Their faith in the team has inspired us to push ourselves further and represent St. Paul’s with pride.
As we now prepare for the CISCE Nationals, the team looks forward to carrying the maroon and blue with pride and giving everything on the field.
From Darjeeling to the Nationals — the journey continues.
One Team. One Paulite Spirit. One Goal.
Nationals, here we come!
