Former champions Anjuman Islam Allana School outclassed 2019 semi-finalists VK Krishna Menon Academy (Borivli) by 289 runs in their opening U-16 Harris Shield match at Parsee Gymkhana on Monday.

Anjuman’s opener Abhigyan Kundu dominated the proceedings, smashing an unbeaten 264 off just 137 balls. The attacking left-hander hit 40 fours and eight sixes. Luck went his way as wicketkeeper Tanish Katira missed an easy chance to run him out when he was on 50. Kundu then capitalised to help his team post a mammoth 421-2 in 45 overs. Aaryan Chavan also played a vital knock of 74 (8x4,1x6).