3/17-22/26 - UCSD Takes An Early Exit From NCCA Nationals

In the first T20 against OSU, OSU won the toss and chose to bat first. They posted a total of 164/7. Rahat Bhatia (4.0-0-17-2) and Kanishk Hari (3.0-0-24-2) were the pick of the bowlers as they did a decent job restricting OSU to 164. In response, UCSD was all out for 91. None of the players were able to convert their starts into a long innings required to chase down 164 and ended up losing by 73 runs.

In the second game against UT Austin, UCSD was put into bat first and managed only 122 losing 9 wickets. Except Ritvik Mohindru (34 off 35) and Krishay Patel (30 off 30) no one was able to stay at the crease for long. In response UT Austin chased it in 14 overs with only Krishay Patel (3.4-0-23-2) being the pick of the bowlers for UCSD. UCSD's total was simply not high enough to defend.

In the third game, UCSD won the toss and chose to bowl. They restricted UPenn to just 121 getting all their batters out. Rahat Bhatia (4.0-0-17-3) and Parth Bhagwat (3.4-0-19-2) made major contributions in UCSD's bowling innings. In response, UCSD chased it down in 16 overs with Parth Bhagwat (50 off 45) and Ritvik Mohindru (43 off 31), taking the team home.

Although UCSD had high expectations for the national tournament, losing two key players to injuries disrupted the line-up and the effect showed in the games. However, they ended on a high with a win.

1/17/26 - UCSD Drops Home Series vs UCLA

In the first T10, UCLA won the toss and elected to bowl first. UCSD was only able to score 63 losing 6 wickets. Raunak Saluja (23 off 26) and Kanishk Hari (22 off 19) were the only ones who reached double digits. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals which kept their score really low. UCLA was able to chase the score in 7.3 overs with UCSD never looking in a winning position.

In the second T10, UCLA won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 115/6 in their 10 overs. Although Rahat Bhatia (2.0-0-16-4) picked up a commendable 4 wicket haul, the others leaked runs.
In response, UCSD managed only 57 in their 10 overs, losing by 58 runs. Viv Tiwari (27 off 24) was the sole performer. As UCSD kept losing their wickets, there was never a chance to get back into the game.

UCSD ended up losing both their games; however, this was an opportunity for the club to let newer players play in the main team and see how they perform. Nevertheless, without their main players, UCSD ended up losing badly.

1/10/26 - UCSD vs UCI

Game 2

UCSD won the toss and elected to bat and put up a respectable score of 96/6. Although there were cameos from Vishnu Babu Guturu (23 off 14) and Neev Hinduja (22 off 8), UCSD was losing wickets constantly which didn't let them reach a mammoth total.
In reply, UCI got off to a good start and chased the score with one ball remaining. It was a good effort from UCSD to take it into the last over but Krishay Patel (2.0-0-16-1) was the only one who picked up a wicket. The lack of wickets led to UCI chasing the score easily.

Game 1

UC Irvine chose to bat first and scored 110/3 in their 10 overs. Shaan Bhaktha (2.0-0-7-1) was the only bowler who picked up a wicket. Although it was a high score, batting on Muir field gave UCSD a good chance to chase it down.

UCSD got off to a good start with Ritvik Mohindru scoring 51 off 30. However, UCSD lost too many wickets for 10 over game. Vishnu Babu Guturu (18 off 10) and Neev Hinduja's (7 off 3) death over efforts went in vain as UCSD lost by 5 runs.

11/9/25 - Regionals Semi-Finals and Finals

UCSD vs ASU (Finals)

In the regional final, UCSD faced a strong ASU side in what proved to be a challenging contest. ASU posted a commanding 212 runs for 5 wickets in their 20 overs. While there were moments of fight, the Tritons were not up to their usual standards in the field and with the ball, allowing crucial partnerships and extra runs that ultimately proved costly.

Chasing 213, UCSD aimed to respond with intent but were unable to build the sustained momentum needed for such a steep target. Despite flashes of promise, the Tritons fell short with the bat as well, finishing at 145 for 9 in their 20 overs. The result secured a second-place finish for UCSD, claiming the runner-up trophy at Regionals after a strong overall tournament run.

With the ball, Shaan Bhakta led the effort, delivering a solid spell of 3-0-31-2. He picked up 2 key wickets and worked hard to pull things back during critical phases of the innings.

From the batting side, Ritvik Mohindru anchored the chase with a determined 51 runs off 34 balls, showing composure and intent at the crease. Vishnu Guturu provided valuable support with a steady 34 runs off 26 balls, contributing to one of the brighter partnerships of the innings.

Although the final did not go UCSD’s way, the team’s resilience throughout the tournament and their run to the championship match capped off a commendable campaign, finishing as regional finalists.

UCSD vs UCLA (Semi-Finals)

UCSD delivered a dominant all-around performance to secure their place in the final. Batting first, the Tritons put on a show, piling up a massive 187 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs. The innings was built on aggressive stroke play and strong partnerships that kept the pressure firmly on UCLA.

With a daunting target of 188 on the board, UCSD’s bowlers came out hungry and relentless. Wickets fell at regular intervals, and UCLA never found their footing in the chase. The Tritons wrapped up the innings by bowling UCLA out for just 78 runs in 15.2 overs, sealing a commanding victory and officially punching their ticket to the final of regionals.

From the batting, Ritvik Mohindru led the charge with a spectacular knock. Ritvik smashed 63 runs off just 33 balls, combining power and precision to take the game away from UCLA early. Parth Bhagwat provided the perfect support, scoring a fluent 46 runs off 25 balls and maintaining the momentum through the middle overs. Together, their attacking intent laid the foundation for UCSD’s imposing total.

With the ball, the Tritons were clinical. Anirudh Rajesh delivered a disciplined spell of 4-0-19-2, striking at key moments to keep UCLA under pressure. Shaan Bhakta turned the game on its head with a fiery burst, picking up 3 wickets for 24 runs in just 2.1 overs. Anirudh Iyengar was simply sensational, dismantling the lower order with figures of 2-0-4-3, conceding only 4 runs while claiming 3 wickets.

It was a complete team performance in a high-stakes semi-final, sending UCSD confidently into the regional championship match.

11/8/25 - UCI @ UCSD (Regionals)

Game 2

UCI won the toss and elected to bat first, but UCSD came out firing with the ball. The Tritons kept things tight from the very beginning, applying relentless pressure and chipping away at the wickets. UCI were eventually bowled out for 91 runs in 19.5 overs, thanks to a disciplined and clinical bowling performance.

With the ball, Anirudh Iyengar was exceptional, delivering a miserly spell of 4-0-8-2. He kept the batters guessing and built immense pressure by conceding just 8 runs in his 4 overs while picking up 2 key wickets. Kulveer Setya was equally impressive, finishing with figures of 4-0-15-2 and striking at crucial moments to derail UCI’s momentum. Shaan Bhakta also played a vital role in the bowling attack, claiming 2 wickets for 20 runs in his 3 overs and ensuring UCI never found stability in their innings.

In the chase, Viv Tiwari stole the show with the bat. Viv came out aggressively and dominated the bowling attack, smashing 41 runs off just 21 balls. His explosive knock dismantled any hopes of a UCI comeback and ensured UCSD cruised comfortably to victory, capping off a complete team performance in a high-stakes match.

Game 1

UCSD took first strike and made full use of their 20 overs, putting up a commanding total of 156 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. The Tritons batted with intent throughout the innings, building key partnerships and keeping the scoreboard moving in the middle overs. With a strong total to defend, UCSD came out sharp with the ball. UCI fought hard in the chase, but disciplined bowling and sharp fielding restricted them to 128 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs, sealing a convincing 28-run victory for UCSD.

From the batting, Parth Bhagwat led the way with a crucial knock at the top. Parth compiled a fluent 44 runs off 29 balls, setting the tone for the innings and ensuring UCSD had momentum through the powerplay and beyond. His controlled aggression provided the backbone of the Tritons’ total.

With the ball, Kulveer Setya was exceptional, delivering a tight spell of 4-0-16-2. Kulveer applied pressure in his overs, picking up 2 key wickets while conceding just 16 runs. Rahat complemented him perfectly, bowling with great discipline to finish with figures of 4-0-14-1, keeping the run rate in check and breaking an important partnership.

In the field, Krishay Patel took 3 catches. The all-around team effort ensured UCSD walked away with a well-earned win.

11/2/25 - UCSD vs USC (Regionals)

UCSD began the game batting first. The Tritons put together a below par total, posting 139 runs before being bowled out in 18.3 overs. With a sub-par score on the board, UCSD took the field looking to defend their total. USC, however, paced their chase well, steadily building partnerships and keeping the required rate in check. Despite UCSD’s efforts with the ball, USC managed to reach 142 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets in 18.3 overs, sealing the game with 9 balls to spare.

From the batting, Raunak Saluja led the charge for UCSD with a composed and impactful knock. Raunak anchored the innings beautifully, scoring 54 runs off 35 balls and keeping the scoreboard ticking through crucial phases of the match. His innings provided stability at the top and gave UCSD a strong foundation to build on.

With the ball, Krishay Patel delivered a commendable spell, finishing with figures of 4-0-27-2. Krishay picked up 2 important wickets in his 4 overs and applying pressure on the USC batting lineup. Despite the spirited performances, USC ultimately chased down the target in the 19th over.

10/25/25 - SoCal Shield

Unfortunately, UCSD was put into bat by Los Angeles Cricket Academy, where we only managed to score 121 runs for 8 wickets in our 20 overs. After a strong start, we unfortunately conceded the runs with LACA chasing the score down in 14.5 overs and winning the game.

Gautam Ganesh provided a strong performance with the bat, scoring 34 runs while he anchored the innings, and Pramesh Singhavi and Vishnu Guturu both provided additional support with 33 and 26 runs respectively, propelling us to our score of 121/8. With the ball, Kanishk Hari and Alay Nawab were clinical, both picking up 1 wicket each and going at an economy of just 5 runs.

10/12/25 - El Monte T10 Tournament (Day 2)

UCSD vs UC Berkeley (Final)

UC Berkeley chose to bat, scoring a competitive 114 runs in their 10 overs. UCSD started off strong with the bat, and continued their momentum through, eventually scoring 78 runs in just 7 overs. At this point in the game, the lighting at the ground had gotten worse, and the game was forced to get called off. However, due to DLS, and under the revised target scores for that point in the game, UCSD found themselves ahead of the par score needed at that stage of the chase, claiming the victory. The win meant that UCSD were crowned the champions of the El Monte T10 Tournament Final, beating UC Berkeley by 4 runs on Duckworth Lewis.

With the ball, Parth Bhagwat (2-1-12-1) put up a solid performance, picking up a crucial wicket and conceding a mere 12 runs in his 2 overs. In the chase, Pramesh Singhavi powered UCSD in the second innings, scoring 37 runs in 21 balls. Parth Bhagwat carried the momentum forward with Pramesh, scoring 20 runs in just 12 balls. The position the batters put UCSD in after 7 overs meant that UCSD were ahead of the required par-score and were awarded winners under the revised conditions.

UCSD vs UCLA (Semi-Final)

UCLA was put into bat by UCSD. A strong effort with the ball meant that UCSD kept UCLA to a score of just 85 runs in their 10 overs. UCLA then faced the heat, with UCSD powering 86 runs in just 6 overs, comfortably chasing the score down with 3.5 overs left to spare. A win for UCSD meant that we booked our ticket into the final!

From the bowling department, Anirudh Rajesh (2-0-16-1) and Pramesh Singhavi (2-0-16-1) put up strong efforts with the ball, picking 1 wicket a piece. Parth Bhagwat (2-1-1-2) was phenomenal with the ball, picking up 2 wickets and just conceding 1 run in his spell, outstanding in the context of the tournament and the high-pressure game. With the bat, Parth Bhagwat destroyed the bowling of UCLA scoring a rapid 63 runs in just 26 runs, guiding UCSD to a commanding victory over UCLA.

UCSD vs UC Davis

UCSD started the game batting, smashing the ball to all parts. The team put up a solid effort with the bat, posting an unbelievable 132 runs in just 10 overs. The bowlers then did a good job defending the score, restricting UC Davis to only 103 runs. In the end, UCSD won by 29 runs, finishing in the 2nd spot on the overall table, and booking their spot in the semi-finals.

From the batting, Pramesh Singhavi got us off to a really good start, quick firing 30 runs off 21 balls. The destruction continued in the due of Parth Bhagwat and Vishnu Guturu. Parth piled the runs on for UCSD, scoring 40 runs in just 21 balls, and Vishnu played a blistering knock, smashing 41 runs in just 12 balls. Together Parth and Vishnu hacked the bowling attack by scoring 75 runs in just 22 balls. With the ball, Anirudh Rajesh (2-0-4-2) was phenomenal with the ball, picking up 2 wickets for just 4 runs in his 2 overs. Alay Nawab (1-0-2-1) also bowled superbly, conceding just 2 runs in his over, while also picking up a wicket.

10/11/25 -  El Monte T10 Tournament (Day 1)

UCSD vs USC

UCSD began the game bowling first. USC piled the runs, scoring a mammoth 125 runs in their 10 overs. UCSD, facing a daunting task ahead in the chase, came out with good intent. UCSD put up a good effort, scoring 93 runs in their 10 overs, unfortunately falling 32 runs short of USC.

From the bowling, Anirudh Rajesh (2-0-12-1) was phenomenal, picking up an early wicket and maintaining really good economical figures, going for only 12 runs in his two overs. Alongside him, Krishay Patel (2-0-24-3) took 3 wickets as well. From the batting, Parth Bhagwat put up an outstanding performance, smashing 60 runs in just 31 balls, propelling UCSD to a commendable score.

UCSD vs UCI

UCSD played an all round solid game with performance all around. UCSD were put into bat by UCI, and piled the runs on scoring 95 runs in their 10 overs. We then went out into the field and comfortably defended our score, restricting UCI to only 66 runs, thereby picking up a 29 run win.

From the batting, Pramesh Singhavi dominated with the bat, scoring 63 runs in just 35 balls. Smashing 5 sixes in his innings, his batting took UCSD to a very competitive score of 95 runs. Alay Nawab (2-0-4-2) then struck early with the ball, picking 2 wickets for just 4 runs in his two overs, putting pressure on the top order. Krishay Patel (2-0-12-3) then helped finish things off, picking up 3 wickets in his spell. A solid effort with the bat and bowl, supported by the team in the field, led UCSD to a comfortable victory over UCI.

10/5/25 - UCSD vs UCLA Game 2

UCSD lost the toss and was put in to bat. The opening batsman provided a flying start, and the momentum continued throughout the innings as each subsequent batter maintained an aggressive approach, putting consistent pressure on the opposition bowlers. This collective effort propelled the team to a mammoth total of 239 runs in just 20 overs.

In the second innings, UCSD’s bowlers initially faced heavy pressure as UCLA began strongly. However, the team responded effectively, securing crucial breakthroughs and ultimately guiding UCSD to a hard-fought victory. Despite challenging conditions that made bowling and fielding difficult, the UCSD cricket team displayed impressive resilience to secure the win.

From the batting lineup, special recognition goes to captain Raunak Saluja, who struck a quickfire 55 runs from 25 balls, and his opening partner Pramesh Singhavi, who top-scored with 64 runs off 28 balls. Ritvik Mohindru also delivered a sensational performance, adding 61 runs from 33 balls.

In the bowling department, Anirudh Rajesh (4.0-0-32-1) stood out with an excellent spell given the conditions. Once again, Pramesh Singhavi (4.0-0-44-3) contributed significantly by taking 3 vital wickets, while Gautam Ganesh (4.0-0-12-2) also impressed by claiming 2 wickets.

10/4/25 - UCSD vs UCLA

 

UCLA chose to bat first, having UCSD start with the ball. The bowlers delivered a top performance bowling UCLA out for just 122 runs in a reduced format match of only 15 overs. Once again the bowlers proved to be strong and calm under pressure delivering in very challenging conditions. The batters then came out all guns blazing, rapidly chasing the score set by UCLA in just 6.4 overs. A very strong performance with the ball followed by an unbelievable effort of destruction with the bat guided UCSD to a commanding second win of the day over UCLA's cricketing side.

From the bowling department, Alay (3.0-0-33-2) and Kanishk Hari (3.0-0-28-3) were exceptional with the new ball, picking up 2 and 3 wickets respectively to make early in-roads in the UCLA batting line-up. Rahat Bhatia (3.0-1-10-2) carried the pressure forward, delivering a phenomenal performance with the ball in which he picked up 2 vital wickets and conceded just 10 runs in his spell. In the batting department, UCSD's opening pair of Raunak Saluja (54 runs off 19 balls) and Pramesh Singhavi (51 runs off 16 balls) gave UCSD an exceptional start to the chase, decimating the opposition's bowling line-up and setting us up for a comfortable victory in extremely quick time. A strong effort with both ball and bat saw UCSD get over the line and secure the win.