The first week of the Senior Masters League-2 (SML-2) kicked off with three thrilling matches, with Lhomthi Sporting Club (LSC), Chumu Blasters (CB), and defending champions Essa Warriors (EW) emerging victorious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first match was played between Kohima Old Boys and Lhomthi Sporting Club (LSC) on October 26, with LSC securing the first win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first match for the second day was played between Chumu Blasters (CB) and Nzon CC.
Chumu Blasters showcased a strong batting display, setting a competitive target of 180\/9 in 20 overs. Nsamyibe led the scoreboard with 62 off 43 balls, while Bovika Yeptho added a quick 36 off 21. On the bowling front, Jabu Semy and Momo Tungoe made impactful contributions, taking 3 and 2 wickets, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In reply, Nzon CC, making their league debut, struggled to chase the total, managing 128\/8 in 20 overs. Kenendi Among made the top score for his club with 33 off 35 balls, while Neingu Neikha added 29 off 26 balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moalong and Kezhangutuo Zhotso dominated the bowling attack for the Blasters, with 4 and 2 wickets respectively, sealing a comfortable victory for Chumu.
The second March for day 2 was played between Kohima Legends (KL) and Essa Warriors (EW).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kohima Legends set a decent target with 155\/8 in 20 overs, with Viketho Kechii scoring 33 off 26 balls and Tapito contributing a rapid 29 off 14.
Essa Warriors\u2019 bowlers, including Alongba Pongen, Aoshashi, and Michael, claimed 3, 2, and 2 wickets, respectively, keeping the Legends\u2019s in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response, Essa Warriors demonstrated their defending champion form by chasing down the target with ease, scoring 157\/3 in 18.5 overs. Pankaj Ghosh shone with a remarkable 83 off 55 balls, and Rakesh chipped in with a swift 28 off 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Legend\u2019s bowlers, led by Keviselhou Sekhose and Kehtholetuo Solo with 2 and 1 wickets, couldn\u2019t restrict the determined Essa Warriors, who secured a well-earned victory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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