The 6th Inter-Department Cricket Tournament and 5th Corporate Cricket Tournament 2026 concluded at Gopabandhu Stadium in Paradip. Organised under Paradip Port Authority, the competitions brought together departmental employees and teams representing major organisations operating in and around the port town.
In the Inter-Department final, the Engineering Department scored 112/8 in 15 overs. Electrical & Mechanical responded with 93/9 from its 15 overs, allowing Engineering to secure a 19-run victory and lift the Inter-Department championship trophy.
The Corporate Tournament produced an even closer finish. Paradip Port Authority and IFFCO ended the final with equal scores, forcing the championship to be decided through a Super Over. IFFCO prevailed in the tie-breaker and emerged as the Corporate Cricket Tournament champion.
Trophies, medals and individual awards were presented during the valedictory function. Matches had been played under floodlights, and Paradip Port Authority said the tournaments were intended to encourage physical fitness, teamwork, employee engagement and healthy competition among departments and corporate stakeholders.