Daffodil International University (DIU) won the university cricket tournament title on October 15, with Puja Sarker and Sristy leading the way through their impressive performances.
DIU finished as champions, while UIU took the runners up spot in the competition.
Puja and Sristy were the standout performers of the tournament. The two players scored seven centuries and more than 800 runs between them in just five matches.
Puja scored three centuries and took 15 wickets in five matches. Her performances earned her both the Player of the Tournament and Best Bowler awards.
Sristy also enjoyed a remarkable run with the bat. She struck four centuries in five matches to claim the Best Batter award.
The champions received Tk 100,000 in prize money, while UIU collected Tk 50,000 for finishing second. Puja earned another Tk 5,000 as the Player of the Tournament.
Md Toymur Ahmed coached the DIU team, while Tanvir Ahmed was in charge of UIU.
The tournament concluded on October 15 after a busy second day of action.
Four quarterfinal matches took place before the two semifinals decided the finalists. The title match began at around 8:30 pm.
Before the final, the BRAC University Cultural Club (BuCuC) entertained the audience with a flash mob performance.
Bangladesh women’s national cricket team player Juairiya Ferdous Joyeeta attended the event as a guest.
BRAC University Vice Chancellor Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar was also present at the tournament.
Other guests included BRAC University Head of Student Life Tahsina Rahman, Head of Sports Jewel Datta and Registrar Dr David Dowland.
The tournament ended with DIU celebrating the title, while Puja and Sristy received recognition for their outstanding individual performances.
