Dubai, Nov. 24 -- GEMS Modern Academy swept both titles at the ILT20 Schools Cup 2025, emerging champions in the Boys' Final as well as the first-ever Girls' Final, held on Saturday at the ICC Academy as part of the ILT20 Junior Cricket Festival, marking a significant step forward for grassroots cricket in the UAE.

This year, a total of 39 teams competed in the month-long tournament, including nine girls' teams.

In the Girls' Final, GEMS Modern Academy Girls defeated JSS Private School Girls by nine wickets. Batting first, JSS Private School Girls posted 123/6, led by captain, Rehanna Nair (36* off 45) and Amisha Anand (35 off 53). Ruvi Gattani shone with the ball with figures of 2/24.

In response, a vital 73-run opening stand between ...