Match Week 7 of the Senior Masters League 2 (SML 2) witnessed exciting matches as Esa Warriors, and Kohima Legends clinched easy victories, while Chumou Blasters edged their win against their opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Match Week 7 of the Senior Masters League 2 (SML 2) witnessed exciting matches as Esa Warriors, and Kohima Legends clinched easy victories, while Chumou Blasters edged their win against their opponents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":461159,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40753],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-461152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sport-nagaland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=461152"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461152\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/461159"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=461152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=461152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=461152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Match 1: Chumou Blasters vs. Kohima Old Boys<\/strong>
Chumou Blasters edged out Kohima Old Boys in a closely contested match, winning by 8 runs. Despite a lackluster batting performance, the Blasters managed to set a target of 139 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Hekiye H Awomi top-scored for the Blasters with 28 runs off 30 balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Old Boys\u2019 bowlers, led by Lanusunep and Anga Shuya (Vizale), claimed three wickets each, keeping the Blasters\u2019 batsmen in check.
In response, Kohima Old Boys however fell short, managing only 129 runs in 20 overs despite having five wickets in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key contributions came from Along Longkumer (37 runs) and Lanusunep (25 runs), but the balanced bowling attack of the Blasters, spearheaded by disciplined spells, ensured their narrow victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Match 2: Esa Warriors vs. Lhomithi Veterans<\/strong>
Defending champions Esa Warriors showcased a dominant performance, defeating Lhomithi Veterans by 50 runs. Opting to bat first, the Warriors set a target of 143 runs for three wickets, with Tohoto Chisho (37 runs), Aosashi Longchar (35 runs), and Rakesh (33 runs off just four balls) leading the batting charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lhomithi Veterans\u2019 bowlers struggled in their plan to stop the Warriors from setting up a good target, with P.L. Sohal, Sudama, and Rex Sema managing only one wicket each.
The Veterans\u2019 chase proved disastrous as they were bowled out for 93 runs in 18.3 overs. Hino Chishi and Rex Sema top-scored with 19 runs each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delivering a defending champion\u2019s performance, the Warriors\u2019 bowlers delivered a stellar performance, with Michael taking three wickets and Jasvinder Jassi, Talikaba Pongen, Alongba Pongen, and Aosashi Longchar contributing to a decisive bowling attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Match 3: Kohima Legends vs. Nzon CC<\/strong>
Kohima Legends outclassed debutants Nzon CC, securing a commanding 51-run victory.
Batting first, the Legends posted a target of 138 runs for seven wickets. Veri led the innings with 32 runs off 29 balls, supported by Viketho Kechii\u2019s 25 runs off 19 balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Achem Thyug of Nzon CC delivered an exceptional bowling spell, claiming four wickets, while Ato Chang and Shiyeto Wotsa added one and two wickets respectively.
Nzon CC\u2019s run chase faltered early as they were bowled out for just 87 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Samuel Shohe\u2019s 29 runs off 31 balls was the only significant contribution against the Legends\u2019 disciplined bowling attack, led by Ketholetuo Solo (three wickets), Tapito Thupitopr, and Dziesengulie Pienyii (two wickets each), dismantling the debutants\u2019 batting lineup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"