In a thrilling one-day cricket match held at KIIT Stadium, Bhubaneswar, India University emerged victorious over Australia University by 113 runs. Batting first, India University scored 296 runs in 45 overs. In response, Australia University was bowled out for just 183 runs. Pranjal was the top scorer for India University, contributing 60 runs.
This tournament provides an excellent platform for students who are pursuing their education at various universities in India while playing cricket. In the first phase, the Australian team traveled to India, and Indian teams are also expected to visit other countries in the future. According to the Joint Secretary of the Indian University Association, the bilateral match was organized after discussions with Australia in the first phase, marking a significant step in fostering international university-level cricket.
