Himachal Pradesh won by 16 runs after batting first at Mohali.

In 20 overs, Himachal posted 176/6, with MR Surroch 52, Vaibhav Kalta 29 not out and E Sen 28, while Akash Sengupta took 2 wickets for 31 runs.

Assam were bowled out for 119/6 in 15 overs, with SM Jain 37 not out, DP Das 22 and AA Sengupta 15, and Jitender Rana claimed 2 wickets for 13 runs.

Standout performers were Surroch’s 52 off 35 balls, Akash Sengupta’s 2/31 and Jitender Rana’s 2/13.