Doda, Aug 6: Zone Doda emerged champions of the Inter-Zonal District Level Boys' Under-19 Cricket Tournament, defeating Zone Bhaderwah by three wickets in an exciting final played at Doda.

After winning the toss, Zone Bhaderwah opted to bat first and posted 91 runs in the allotted 12 overs. Salman top-scored with 21 runs, while Tahir contributed 18.
For Zone Doda, Zain and Sujal starred with the ball, claiming two wickets each to restrict the opposition to a modest total.
Chasing a target of 92 runs, Zone Doda displayed composure and determination, successfully reaching the target with three wickets in hand to lift the championship trophy.
With the victory, Zone Doda also emerged as the Overall Cricket Champions, having won both the Boys' and Girls' Inter-Zonal District Level Cricket Tournament titles, underlining the zone's dominance and consistent performances throughout the competition.
Zone Ghat secured the third position in the tournament.
The championship was organised under the patronage of Ms. Anuradha Gupta, JKAS, Director General, Youth Services & Sports, J&K, under the guidance of Sh. Inderjeet Singh Parihar, Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Jammu, and under the supervision of Sh. Ashok Kumar, District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Doda, with the support of Activity Incharges Sh. Sanjay Sharma and Sh. Vikram Chandial.
Speaking on the occasion, Ashok Kumar congratulated all participating teams, officials, technical staff and organisers for the successful conduct of the tournament. He commended the players for their discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship and competitive spirit throughout the championship.
During the prize distribution ceremony, the Champions Trophy was presented to Zone Doda, while Zone Bhaderwah received the Runners-up Trophy. Medals and merit certificates were also distributed among the winners and participants.
The organisers also announced the District Doda Cricket Team for the forthcoming Inter-District Division/UT Level Cricket Championship. Congratulating the selected players, officials wished them success in the upcoming tournament and expressed confidence in their performance at the higher level.