In a dramatic finale of the Bijbehara Premier League, the young and dynamic United Imports Srinagar outshone the seasoned Bijbehara Sports Club (BSC) to clinch the championship title.
United Imports, opting to bat first on a sunny afternoon at the scenic Bijbehara ground, struggled to set a challenging total, managing just 148 runs. BSC’s spin attack, led by Aqib Mir’s remarkable 3-wicket haul for only 21 runs in 4 overs, kept the United Imports batsmen in check. Notable resistance came from Faizan Rauf (24 off 16 balls) and Dardish Goni (27 off 19 balls), who helped salvage a score that appeared below par for a final.
With BSC’s experienced batting lineup, spectators and online viewers expected an easy chase. However, the young bowlers from United Imports had other plans. Sajju, the left-arm orthodox spinner, produced a match-winning spell, taking 4 wickets for just 22 runs in his 4 overs. His tight bowling, combined with the collective effort of the United Imports attack, left BSC’s batters unable to build any momentum. BSC’s highest individual score was a modest 25 runs, and they fell 17 runs short of the target, handing United Imports an unlikely and dramatic victory.
Sajju was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his game-changing performance, while the tournament’s MVP went to the rising star, Asim Bashir from Tangmarg.
The win sparked a flurry of praise for United Imports, who proved that in cricket, talent and determination can triumph over experience. Their victory not only lit up social media but also etched their names into the league’s history, as they toppled the favorites in spectacular fashion.
