08-06-2025 - Nuruddin Ahmed Trophy Senior Inter District Cricket Tournament 2025 -

*Guwahati and NFRSA declared joint winners of Nuruddin Ahmed Trophy* Guwahati, June 8, 2025: Guwahati and North Frontier Railway Sports Association (NFRSA) were crowned joint winners of the Nuruddin Ahmed Trophy 2025 Senior Inter‑District Cricket Tournament, as the four-day final concluded in a draw at the Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. Opting to field after winning the toss on Saturday, NFRSA made early inroads into the Guwahati batting line-up. Guwahati managed to post 211 all out in 91 overs in their first innings. Saahil Jain was the top scorer with a patient 58 off 148 deliveries, while opener Sumit Ghadigaonkar contributed a gritty 34 off 94 balls. NFRSA’s Swarupam Purakayastha starred with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul (5/61), ably supported by Abhilash Gogoi (2/39). On the final day, NFRSA were at 145 for 8 in 85 overs when play ended, resulting in the match being drawn and the two sides declared joint champions. The highlight of NFRSA’s innings was a resilient knock by Sibsankar Roy, who remained unbeaten on 95 off 240 balls. Guwahati bowlers delivered a commendable performance, with Rohit Singh picking up 3 for 35, Abdul Aziz Kuraishi taking 2 for 15, and Kunal Sharma chipping in with 2 for 31. The tournament, organised by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA), saw its semifinals and final hosted by the Guwahati Sports Association (GSA). The final was contested in a traditional four-day format, giving players the platform to showcase their endurance and technical prowess. Awards and honours: Player of the Match (Final): Sibsankar Roy (NFRSA) Best Bowler of the Tournament: Rohit Singh (Guwahati) Best Batter of the Tournament: Sibsankar Roy (NFRSA) Player of the Tournament: Abhilash Gogoi (NFRSA) The closing and prize distribution ceremony was graced by ACA Treasurer Chiranjit Langthasa, ACA Joint Secretary Rajendra Singh, ACA Apex Council Member Minu Begum, and CEO Pritam Mahanta. From GSA, President Paresh Chandra Das, Vice President Badal Dey, Joint Secretary Kajal Paul Choudhury, Sports Secretary (Cricket) Nasir Gul Khan, and CEO Munin Nobis were also present. Brief Scores: Guwahati (1st innings): 211 all out in 91 overs (Saahil Jain 58, Sumit Ghadigaonkar 34; Sarupam Purakayastha 5/61, Abhilash Gogoi 2/39) NFRSA (1st innings): 145/8 in 85 overs (Sibsankar Roy not out 95; Rohit Singh 3/35, Abdul Aziz Kuraishi 2/15, Kunal Sharma 2/31)