HAVERFORD, Pa. - Haverford capped off its spring season with a victory over the Philly Bengals. In a hard-fought match, the Fords showcased the grit and defensive prowess that defined the program throughout the spring campaign.

Batting first, sophomores Agastya Singh and Nihaal Kochar once again provided a reliable opening partnership. Agastya Singh departed for 15, followed shortly thereafter by senior captain Ishpuneet Singh.

Kochar assumed responsibility for stabilizing the innings, leading the team with 39 runs while first-year Rasik Waikar added a steady 15 off 24 deliveries. Kochar's composed, match-saving innings provided junior Sanil Kagalwala the platform to finish with a flourish, as he added 34 off 30 balls to anchor the late surge.

Despite the stability provided by Kochar and the late-innings acceleration from Kagalwala, Haverford still faced the challenge of defending 123 runs against a side that had comfortably chased 102 just a few weeks earlier.

Haverford's defense reflected the work the entire team had put in throughout the spring season, with all 11 players operating as one cohesive unit that never let up and never considered itself out of the match.

Kochar delivered a phenomenal spell of pace bowling, recording 15 dot balls across his three overs while allowing just three runs. Vivaan Hingad and Agastya Singh capitalized on the pressure applied to the lower order, claiming two and three wickets, respectively.

Tight fielding and disciplined backing-up efforts restricted scoring opportunities throughout the innings. Catches were shared by Calder Rahn (2), Agastya Singh (2), Kochar (2), Kagalwala (1), and Waikar (1). The depth in the field was complemented by consistent support from Rameel Rizwan, aggressive and accurate throws from Yadna Prasad, and constant energy and dependable backing from Oliver Anderson.

Fittingly, the star of the match was senior captain Ishpuneet Singh. After conserving his energy during the batting innings, Singh unleashed a dominant performance with the ball. His disciplined length and remarkable swing capped his collegiate career with a four-wicket haul. Beating the bat, inducing edges, and forcing poor shots, Singh's final bowling performance showcased the full range of his talent.

His third wicket also marked a significant milestone, as Singh concluded his career with 91 wickets — the most by any bowler in Haverford limited-overs history — a testament to his consistency across all four years.

Perhaps more importantly, Singh will be remembered for the impact he had on the team. His calm demeanor was never mistaken for complacency, and he consistently brought out the best in his teammates. Despite injuries and players studying abroad, Haverford Cricket defied the odds to finish the spring season with a winning record. That success required every player to perform at their best across all 240 deliveries of each of Haverford's eight matches — a standard Singh continually inspired the team to meet.

While his outsized impact will certainly be missed, the program looks ahead with excitement to a fall semester that will feature an XI with 10 experienced cricketers and plenty of promise.