Guwahati’s University Clinches Trophy with Five-Wicket Victory
Assam Down Town University (AdtU), based in Guwahati, were crowned champions of the 5th Niloy Dutta Inter-Varsity T20 Cricket Tournament 2026 after defeating Kumar Bhaskar Verma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University by five wickets. The final was held at the Assam Agricultural University Ground in Jorhat.
Chasing a target of 121, Assam Down Town University reached 124 for 5 in 17.4 overs to seal the victory. Mohammad Kaif played a decisive knock of 55 off 45 balls and was named Man of the Final.
Assam Down Town University won the 5th Niloy Dutta Inter-Varsity T20 Cricket Tournament 2026 by defeating Kumar Bhaskar Verma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University by five wickets in the final at Jorhat. Chasing 121, AdtU scored 124/5 in 17.4 overs, with Mohammad Kaif scoring 55 and earning Man of the Final honours.
How the Final Unfolded
After winning the toss, Kumar Bhaskar Verma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University opted to bat first. They posted 120 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Kankan Kalita top-scored with 26 off 24 balls, while Sanjeeb added 23 off 25 deliveries. Rezek Siddik contributed 17 off 23 balls to stabilise the innings.
For Assam Down Town University:
- Uma Sankar Goswami: 2/14
- Sarfaroj Ansari: 2/31
- Gitartha Rava: 1/13
- Sushanta Bharadwaj: 1/26
Their disciplined bowling restricted the opposition to a manageable total.
The Chase: Guwahati Side in Control
In reply, the Guwahati-based university maintained steady momentum. Mohammad Kaif anchored the innings with a composed 55 off 45 balls.
Rohit Yadav supported the chase with 39 off 32 deliveries. Debraj Kalita remained unbeaten on 16 off 9 balls, guiding the team to victory in the 18th over.
Nitish Talukdar stood out for Kumar Bhaskar Verma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University with bowling figures of 2 for 19.
Tournament Awards
Mohammad Kaif emerged as the standout performer of the tournament. Apart from his match-winning 55 in the final, he scored 154 runs and claimed 6 wickets across the competition.
He received:
- Man of the Final
- Man of the Series
- Best Batsman of the Tournament
The Best Bowler of the Tournament award went to Debojit Adhikary of Kumar Bhaskar Verma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, who claimed 8 wickets during the tournament.
Why This Matters for Guwahati
Assam Down Town University’s victory adds another achievement to Guwahati’s growing presence in university-level cricket. Inter-varsity tournaments play a crucial role in identifying emerging cricketing talent from academic institutions across Assam.
For Guwahati’s sporting ecosystem, such performances strengthen the city’s reputation as a competitive centre for collegiate sports.
The 5th Niloy Dutta Inter-Varsity T20 Tournament also reflects the expanding structure of university cricket in the state, offering structured competitive exposure to young athletes.
What’s Next?
With this win, Assam Down Town University strengthens its position in inter-varsity cricket competitions. The performance may open opportunities for players to compete at higher levels within state and national university cricket circuits.
For Guwahati, the victory underscores the city’s growing contribution to Assam’s sporting landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the 5th Niloy Dutta Inter-Varsity T20 final held?
The final was held at the Assam Agricultural University Ground in Jorhat.
Who was the Man of the Series in the tournament?
Mohammad Kaif of Assam Down Town University was named Man of the Series for scoring 154 runs and taking 6 wickets.