University of Jammu Inter-Departmental Tournament 2025-26 for Men

Jammu, June 02: The University of Jammu hosts its much-anticipated Inter-Departmental Cricket Tournament 2025–26 for Men, a flagship sporting event organized at the University Cricket Ground. This annual tournament continues to foster a culture of health, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship among students from various departments.

The ongoing tournament has been marked by vibrant participation, enthusiastic crowd support and spirited performances from the players, reaffirming the University’s commitment to promoting sports and holistic development on campus.

The tournament is being conducted under the direct supervision of Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, Chairman, Campus Sports Committee and is efficiently coordinated by Sh. Raj Kumar Bakshi, Incharge PTI, Campus Sports Committee, University of Jammu. Their dedicated efforts have ensured the smooth execution of the event, with a strong emphasis on discipline, fair play, and organizational excellence.

Match Result – Cricket (Men):

SHTM Department vs. The Law School

In a thrilling semifinal match, the SHTM Department emerged victorious over The Law School by 13 runs, thereby earning a spot in the final of the tournament.

SHTM Department Innings:

·         Total Score: 148/8 in 15 overs

·         Top Performer: Sachin played a stellar innings, scoring 73 runs, anchoring the team to a competitive total.

·         Bowling Highlight (Law School): Aryan showcased an impressive spell, taking 4 wickets for just 12 runs, putting pressure on the SHTM batters.

The Law School Innings:

·         Total Score: 135/8 in 15 overs

·         Top Scorer: Abhay kept the chase alive with a commendable 64 runs, but lacked enough support from the other end.

·         Bowling Highlights (SHTM): Sachin contributed with the ball as well, picking up 2 wickets, while Sparsh also claimed 2 crucial wickets, halting The Law School’s momentum.

In a commanding performance, Physical Education Department defeated DD&OE by 9 wickets in a one-sided cricket encounter. Batting first, DD&OE was bowled out for 101 runs in just 14.4 overs.  Jeetinder Singh was the lone standout with a solid knock of 53 runs, for Physical Education, Shoaib Naik delivered a disciplined bowling spell, claiming 2 wickets for just 16 runs.

Chasing the target of 102, Physical Education Department showed remarkable composure and chased down the total with ease, reaching 104 for 1 in only 11.4 Overs. Aryan Bhaleal led the chase with an unbeaten 57, guiding his team to a comprehensive victory.

Match Officials:

The match was officiated and managed by:

·         Sh. Vijay Kumar, Sh. Ashok Singh, Sh. Raj Kumar Bakshi and Sh. Anirudh Singh