Jain University claim inaugural TUCC trophy

Jain University Bangalore overcame the challenge posed by Jamia Millia Islamia University to become the Toyota University Cricket Championship winners. A look at their close 2-run win.

The visiting team in the title clash, Jain University won the toss and chose to bat. The start though was nothing short of a nightmare.<br><br>Bengaluru boys 0/3 in 1.4 overs!

Abhay Negi is seen celebrating the wicket of opener Samarth Ravikumar and was responsible for a torrid spell upfront. His fellow bowlers gave him excellent support.

The Jamia fans - known for their passion - were elated with their team's start. Fans thronged the Jamia stadium from all parts practically possible. Some put their lives on the line to watch their team perform.

Skipper Kaunain Abbas came to the middle and lent some support to an innings which seemed to be heading towards an embarrassing total.

His 33 came off 45 deliveries but was a watchful and gritty knock, considering the circumstances.

It was Shreyas Gopal though who took the lead in taking control. He hit 83 from 62 despite being under tremendous pressure.

Shreyas hit eight boundaries in his innings and was responsible for Jain University posting a moderate total of 122 runs.

Jamia too didn't have the best of starts. The hosts lost 2 wickets in 1.2 overs.

Some good innings from players like Shivam Sharma (35 off 32) and Surinder Dahiya (31 off 34) put the chase right back in order.

The Bengaluru bowlers however kept looking for wickets and were rewarded in quick successions, eventually.

Jamia eventually ran out of steam just two runs short of the target to hand the match to Jain University.

The team packed themselves on skipper Abbas' car that he won for being adjudged player of the tournament. Abbas though didn't seem to mind and said the win was a complete team effort.