Varun Jaganath could not have asked for a better start to the Emirates Cricket Board’s Inter-Academy tournament as his unbeaten century helped Kings Cricket Academy to a 43-run victory.

Making their debut in the annual competition, Kings faced the UAE Women’s side on their home turf and they made the most of home conditions.

Batting first, Kings made a poor start with opener Hamad Arshad and Sahil Karkera departing early but Jaganath came at the crease and rebuilt the innings with a solid ton.

The number three batsman scored 111 not out, smashing nine boundaries and seven sixes in his 63-ball knock. His innings was crucial as Kings reached 238 after being bowled out for 29 overs.

UAE all-rounders Subha Srinivasan and Esha Oza took three wickets each.

Oza then scored 57 for the UAE but they were restricted to 195-8 after Arshad finished with 3-26.