Four-Month Tournament Ends With Thrilling Final
Key Points:
- Jamshedpur Works Defeat F&A in Final
- 15 Teams Played 24 Matches Over Four Months
- D. Vijay Kumar Named Best Bowler and Series Star
JAMSHEDPUR – Jamshedpur Works clinched the SK Nanavati Cricket Tournament 2025–26 title after a four-month competition featuring 15 teams and 225 players.
The SK Nanavati Cricket Tournament 2025–26 began on November 8, 2025. It concluded on February 22, 2026 after 24 matches.
Meanwhile, the event featured 15 departmental teams. A total of 225 players participated across fixtures.
The tournament recorded 6,466 runs in total. Moreover, bowlers claimed 426 wickets during the season.
Batters struck 480 fours across matches. In addition, 57 sixes highlighted aggressive scoring.
There were 68 scores above 25 runs. However, consistency defined several team campaigns.
In the final, Jamshedpur Works defeated Finance & Accounts. Consequently, the team lifted the SK Nanavati Trophy.
Finance & Accounts finished runner-up. Meanwhile, their campaign included strong league performances.
D. Vijay Kumar played a decisive role with the ball. Moreover, he earned Best Bowler and Man of the Series awards.
KV Srinivasan from Finance & Accounts won Best Batsman. However, Jamshedpur Works dominated the title clash.
The closing ceremony featured Vice President D.B. Sundara Ramam. Meanwhile, several senior officials attended the event.
Other dignitaries included Sourav Banerjee and Dr. Asif Ahmed. Moreover, G.S.R. Murthy and Munish Sudan were present.
Gourav Gupta and Mukul Vinayak Choudhary attended the ceremony. In addition, Manish Sinha and Sports Department staff joined.
Organizers said the tournament reflected strong planning and participation. “The competition showcased teamwork and resilience,” a senior official said.
Moreover, the event reinforced sporting culture within the organization. It strengthened inter-departmental coordination over four months.
Jamshedpur has hosted several cricket competitions recently. Earlier, the Nanavati tournament final drew attention at Keenan Stadium.
Meanwhile, other events such as the JMM cricket event and the Media Cup cricket have expanded participation.
In addition, the XLRI women’s cricket initiative gained traction. The JCAPL 2.0 tournament also attracted corporate teams.
Such tournaments continue shaping cricket in Jamshedpur. Moreover, inter-departmental events deepen workplace engagement.
