Bhubaneswar: Australia started their campaign by winning over India by five runs in the International University Bilateral Cricket Series, which was inaugurated on Monday at the KIIT Cricket Stadium. Organised collaboratively by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), KIIT University, and the Odisha Cricket Association, the series was inaugurated by KIIT and KISS Founder Achyuta Samanta.
By winning the toss India elected to bowl first. Australia posted a total of 149 runs in 19.4 overs. In response, India scored 144 for 7 in the allotted 20 overs. Australia won the match by 5 runs. Kavvy Saini, Captain Australian Cricket team declared as the Man of the Match.
For the first time, KIIT University is hosting such a bilateral cricket series, with India and Australia participating. Selected players from various universities in India and Australia are competing in the series. The schedule includes three T20 matches on December 2 and 3, followed by a one-day match on December 5.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by prominent dignitaries, including Professor Baljit Singh Sekhon, Joint Secretary (Sports) of AIU, David Anton Sambood, Executive Member of the International University Sports Federation and Chair of University Sports Australia and Dr Gaganendu Dash, DG, Sports at KIIT.
