General Education Academy (Chembur) made a strong statement, posting 224-9 in 80 overs after electing to bat against Dnyandeep Seva Mandal (Nerul) in the semi-final of the Giles Shield cricket tournament at the Bombay Gymkhana on Tuesday. 

The highlight of their innings was a brilliant knock by right-handed Akshat Joshi, who crafted a patient 110 off 195 balls, peppered with 16 boundaries. Joshi displayed impeccable technique, anchoring the innings in the face of challenging spells.