Result: South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first, scoring 207 runs with the loss of 10 wickets. The YSCE team chased he target successfully, scoring 208 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. YSCE won the match by 6 wickets against South Africa’s Waterstone College.
Staff Reporter : Kolkata,19 December, 2024: A contingent of 12 members from Waterstone College, Johannesburg, South Africa, is currently touring India for a cricket series. As part of their itinerary, the team—comprising high school students from one of South Africa’s leading educational institutions—played a 40-over red-ball cricket match against the Yuvraj Singh Centres of Excellence (YSCE) team at Merlin Rise today. The YSCE team included talented players from its Under-13 and Under-15 squads.
Merlin Group, in collaboration with Yuvraj Singh Centres of Excellence (YSCE), established the first and only YSCE in Eastern India in 2021. The academy began its general training programme in 2023 and has quickly become a hub for budding cricketers in the region.
This friendly match provided an exceptional opportunity for young cricketers from both nations to exhibit their skills, exchange insights, and build cross-cultural camaraderie through the universal language of sports.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Saket Mohta, MD, Merlin Group, remarked,
“We are thrilled to host the Waterstone College team at Merlin Rise. Matches like this create a valuable platform for our young players at the Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence to learn and compete against international talent. These experiences are not just about cricket; they also contribute to holistic growth by fostering discipline, teamwork, and cultural understanding. We look forward to nurturing this partnership and promoting the spirit of cricket and global friendship.”
Merlin Rise – The Sports Republic
Launched in 2021 by the Merlin Group, Merlin Rise is an ambitious township project located in Rajarhat, Kolkata. Designed as a self-sustained urban community, it seamlessly integrates modern living with world-class sports and recreational facilities.
Strategically located 20.9 km from Kolkata’s central business district and 7.5 km from Bengal Silicon Valley, Merlin Rise is home to some of the most prestigious sports academies, including:
R10 Football Academy by Ronaldinho
Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (Cricket Academy)
The upcoming Michael Phelps Swimming Academy
The forthcoming MMA Matrix Training Centre by Tiger Shroff
Merlin Rise also boasts Club Pavilion, a state-of-the-art recreational facility dedicated to sports and fitness. The township’s comprehensive infrastructure includes a cricket ground, football ground, indoor sports areas, swimming pool, gym, and other amenities that make it a truly unique destination for modern urban living.
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