Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 19: Men’s Inter-College Cricket Tournament organised by Directorate of Physical Education and Sports (DPES), University of Kashmir (KU), concluded here today.
Over 46 affiliated colleges, including the varsity’s Post Graduate (PG) team participated in the tournament.
The competition began in October while the final match took place between Government College of Physical Education (GCOPE), Ganderbal and the varsity’s Post Graduate (PG) team.
Winning the toss, the PG team elected to bat first, setting a competitive score of 152/9 in the allotted 20 overs. Zarraq Rais contributed a solid 32 runs, with Suhail Hassan adding 27 runs to the scoreboard. Bilal Ahmad from GCOPE, Ganderbal, shone in the bowling department, taking 3 wickets.
In response, GCOPE, Ganderbal, scored 149/9 in 20 overs, narrowly missing the target by just 3 runs. Idrees and Waseem were notable contributors with 28 and 23 runs, respectively.
For the PG team, Saliha Yousuf and Saqib Reshi took 3 wickets each, helping secure a thrilling victory. Saliha of the PG team was awarded ‘Player of the Match’ for his exceptional bowling, which dismantled the top-order line-up of GCOPE, Ganderbal.
During the prize distribution ceremony, Dean of the School of Arts, Languages and Literature, Prof Salahuddin Tak appreciated the Directorate of Physical Education & Sports for engaging students in sports activities.
Director, DPES, Prof Tariq Ahmad Chisti also spoke on the occasion.
The dignitaries presented individual medals and trophies to the winners.
The tournament was held under the supervision of cricket coaches Sakeena Akhter and Amjad Qadir, both from the Directorate.
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