SRINAGAR: Gandhi Memorial College Srinagar defeated SP College Srinagar by eight wickets in the opening match of the 17th Yousuf Memorial Cricket Tournament, organised by Islamia College of Science and Commerce, at its college cricket ground on Wednesday.
Batting first after being put in, SP College managed 105 runs in the stipulated 20 overs, losing wickets at regular intervals against some effective fast bowling by Gandhi Memorial College.
Azhar scored 22 runs, while Zahir contributed 17. For Gandhi Memorial College, Burhan took three wickets and Anas claimed two.
In reply, Gandhi Memorial College chased down the target in just 12 overs, losing two wickets. Mohammad Imrat led the chase with an unbeaten 59-run knock and was adjudged Man of the Match.
The tournament was inaugurated by Islamia College Principal Dr Aijaz Ahmad Hakak, who interacted with the participating teams and highlighted the importance of sportsmanship and camaraderie.
The opening ceremony was attended by senior faculty members, including Prof. Zahida Mehraj, Head of the Department of Zoology; Dr Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, Head of the Department of Mathematics; and Dr Talaut Qayoom, Staff Secretary.
In the next fixture scheduled for Thursday, Postgraduate University of Kashmir will face Government Degree College Frisal, Kulgam.
