Cotton University and Assam Down Town University secured league victories in the 5th Niloy Dutta Inter-Varsity T20 Cricket Tournament being played at the Assam Agricultural University Ground in Jorhat. The tournament is being organised by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA).
Cotton University registered a dominant 78-run win over Assam Agricultural University after posting 219/3 and restricting the hosts to 141/9. Assam Down Town University also picked up crucial league points in their fixture.
Cotton University defeated Assam Agricultural University by 78 runs in the 5th Niloy Dutta Inter-Varsity T20 Tournament at Jorhat after scoring 219/3 and restricting the opposition to 141/9. Assam Down Town University also won their league match, earning key points in the ACA-organised tournament.
Cotton University vs Assam Agricultural University
In the first match, Assam Agricultural University won the toss and chose to field.
Batting first, Cotton University put up a commanding 219 for 3 in 20 overs. Rajdeep Deka anchored the innings with 78 off 50 balls, while Ankurjyoti Mahanta scored 70 off 46 deliveries. MD Sahil Haque accelerated late in the innings, remaining unbeaten on 44 from 19 balls.
For Assam Agricultural University, Ezazul Islam returned figures of 1 for 24, and Raudradipt Kakoty claimed 1 for 48.
Chasing 220, the hosts struggled to build partnerships and finished at 141 for 9 in 20 overs. Akash Neog Thengal top-scored with 27 off 23 balls. Gitartha Gogoi remained unbeaten on 18 off 10, while Jyotish Gogoi added 14.
Cotton’s bowlers maintained control throughout the innings. Rahul Sharma led the attack with figures of 3 for 14, and Ankurjyoti Mahanta completed an all-round performance by taking 3 for 28.
Cotton University won the match by 78 runs.
Assam Down Town University’s Victory
In the other league fixture of the day, Assam Down Town University also registered a win to strengthen their position in the points table. Match details and individual performances were not immediately available at the time of reporting.
Why This Matters For Guwahati
Cotton University and Assam Down Town University are among Guwahati’s prominent higher education institutions. Their performances in state-level university tournaments reflect the growing competitive standard of cricket talent emerging from the city.
For student-athletes from Guwahati, tournaments like the Niloy Dutta Inter-Varsity T20 serve as platforms to showcase talent before state selectors and strengthen university sports culture.
The Assam Cricket Association’s initiative to organise the tournament in Jorhat has brought together institutions from across the state, fostering inter-university sporting engagement.
What’s Next
League matches in the 5th Niloy Dutta Inter-Varsity T20 Tournament are ongoing. Teams will continue to compete for qualification into the knockout stages as the tournament progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Niloy Dutta Inter-Varsity T20 Tournament being held?
The tournament is being played at the Assam Agricultural University Ground in Jorhat.
Who organises the Niloy Dutta Inter-Varsity T20 Tournament?
The tournament is organised by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA).
