DODA, Aug 4: Zone Doda emerged champions in the Inter-Zonal District Level Boys Under-17 Cricket Tournament, defeating Zone Bhaderwah in the final to lift the title. Zone Ghat secured the third position in the tournament organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), District Doda.
The tournament was conducted under the Annual Activity Calendar of the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, under the guidance of Director General YSS Anuradha Gupta, with support from Joint Director Jammu Inderjeet Singh and overall supervision of District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Doda Ashok Kumar.
In the championship match, Zone Bhaderwah won the toss and opted to bat first, posting 107 for 6 in the allotted 15 overs. Arush Dutt top-scored with 20 runs, while Usman Tak contributed 19 and Chetanya added 17 runs.
For Zone Doda, Muzamil and Shoaib starred with the ball, taking two wickets each to restrict the opposition.
Chasing the target, Zone Doda reached the required total comfortably, thanks to a match-winning innings of 41 runs by Sachin. Shabzaib also made a valuable contribution with 15 runs to steer his team to victory.
For Zone Bhaderwah, Chetanya claimed two wickets, while Farhan picked up one wicket.
With the victory, Zone Doda lifted the championship trophy, Zone Bhaderwah finished runners-up and Zone Ghat claimed third place. The tournament concluded on a successful note, providing a platform for young cricketers from across District Doda to showcase their talent.