JAMMU, Jun 3: The University of Jammu Employees Cricket (Men) Tournament 2026 continued with great enthusiasm and competitive spirit on the third day of the event. The tournament is being organized under the aegis of the Campus Sports Committee, University of Jammu, under the overall supervision of Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, Chairman, Campus Sports Committee, and Raj Kumar Bakshi, In-charge PTI and Cricket Coach, University of Jammu.
The tournament aims to promote sportsmanship, physical fitness, team spirit and camaraderie among the teaching and non-teaching employees of the University. It has provided an excellent platform for employees to showcase their cricketing talent while fostering a vibrant sporting culture on the campus.
In the first match of the day, Team J registered an 11-run victory over Team G in a closely contested encounter. Batting first, Team J scored 151 runs all out in 20 overs. Rajesh led the batting with 29 runs, while Munish Sharma contributed 25 runs. Sumit Kapoor scored 18 runs, and Gurpal Singh and Sachin Singh chipped in with 17 runs each. For Team G, Dr. Noor was the standout bowler with four wickets, while Mukesh claimed three wickets.
Chasing a target of 152 runs, Team G was bowled out for 140 runs in 19 overs. Sakoor Bhat top-scored with 39 runs, while Dr. Noor made 25 runs. Sumesh contributed 22 runs and Dr. Ripu Daman added 18 runs, but their efforts were not enough to secure victory. For Team J, Parshotam Kumar was the most successful bowler with three wickets. Rajesh took two wickets, while Munish Sharma and Sumit Kapoor also claimed two wickets each.
In the second match, Team B defeated Team H by a convincing margin of 64 runs in a high-scoring contest. Batting first, Team B posted an imposing total of 219 for 5 in 20 overs. Balwant starred with a magnificent century, scoring 112 runs, while Sumit Dogra provided strong support with 50 runs. Faqir Chand contributed 15 runs. For Team H, Sahil Sharma took three wickets, while Pawan Singh and Sugbir picked up one wicket each.
In reply, Team H was bowled out for 155 runs in 19.4 overs. Sandeep Bakshi played a brilliant knock of 87 runs and emerged as the top scorer for his side, while Rohit Thakur contributed 10 runs. However, the target proved too steep. Team B’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Sumit Dogra taking three wickets. Balwant and Kulbir claimed two wickets each, while Surinder Sharma and Razak Mohammad picked up one wicket apiece.
The matches were officiated by Vijay Kumar Raina, Ashok Singh and Raj Kumar Bakshi. The tournament continues to witness enthusiastic participation and spirited competition among university employees, adding to the excitement of the ongoing sporting event.