Srinagar: The 15th edition of Prof Yousuf memorial cricket tournament 2023 was inaugurated at Islamia College Srinagar on Friday.
The tournament was declared open by Prof.(Dr.) Khurshid Ahmad Khan, Principal , Islamia College of Science and Commerce Srinagar .
In the event 24 teams from across the Valley Degree Colleges are competing. Principal interacted with the two teams in the inaugural match between Amar Singh College Srinagar and Government Degree College, Aloochi bagh, Srinagar.
Captain of Amar Singh College won the toss and elected to field. Government Degree College, Aloochi bagh couldn’t capitalize on a good start and finally managed the score of136/ 8 wickets in stipulated 20 Overs. Hayat top scored with 74 runs of 49 deliveries. For Amar Singh College Ashiq & Shahid took 3 & 2 wickets each.
Amar Singh College batsmen never looked in any trouble and achieved the target in 18 overs loosing 8 wickets. Moomin scored 37 of 19 deliveries and Majid chipped in with quick fire 28. Hayat & Mohsin claimed 2 wickets each.
Moomin was adjudged man of match.
The Tournament is being Organised by the Department of Physical Education Islamia College of Science and Commerce Hawal Srinagar.