Mokokchung emerged victorious in the Senior Men\u2019s Inter-District Tournament 2025 with a 5-wicket win over Mon at the Sovima Cricket Ground. The match was a thrilling encounter where both teams battled hard under the bright sunshine, with Mokokchung showcasing a remarkable all-round performance to secure the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mon won the toss and opted to bat first but struggled to form partnerships. The team was bowled out for just 111 runs in 32.5 overs. Renthungo Lotha was the top scorer for Mon with a steady 26 off 29 balls. Mokokchung\u2019s bowlers were in fine form, with Amongti Lkr being the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs in 8 overs. Vijay Rai also contributed significantly, claiming 3 wickets for 23 runs in 6 overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In reply, Mokokchung chased down the target of 112 with ease, finishing at 112\/5 in 24.3 overs. Merenchemba played a vital role in the chase, staying unbeaten on 43 from 60 balls to guide his team to victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nihal Rai provided solid support, remaining not out with 29 runs off 43 balls. Despite a brilliant effort from Mon\u2019s Mugavi Wotsa, who claimed 4 wickets for 24 runs in 5 overs, Mokokchung\u2019s steady batting ensured they reached the target with five wickets in hand.
Amongti Lkr\u2019s outstanding performance with the ball earned him the Player of the Match award for his match-winning 3 wickets for 22 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this all-round performance, Mokokchung will look to build on their success as they head into their next match. Meanwhile, Mon will regroup and focus on improving their batting in the upcoming fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dimapur dominates Kohima in 156-Run victory<\/strong>
Dimapur secured a commanding 156-run victory over Kohima in the Senior Men\u2019s Inter-District Tournament at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium. The match was defined by a stellar all-round performance, with Hem playing a key role in Dimapur\u2019s victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dimapur won the toss and chose to bat first, posting an imposing total of 315\/7 in 50 overs. Hem top-scored with 88 runs from 87 balls, while Anirudh Yadav remained unbeaten on 53 from 59 balls. Kohima\u2019s bowlers struggled to contain the run rate, although Samuel Zaputou and Sepichem Jingru took two wickets each. Zaputou finished with 2\/32 in 6 overs, while Jingru took 2\/50 in 10 overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kohima, chasing a daunting target of 316, never gained momentum and was bowled out for 159 runs in 48.1 overs. Thupuluzo Lohe was the top scorer for Kohima with 32 runs off 83 balls, but Dimapur\u2019s bowlers, led by Hem, kept a tight grip on the game. Hem was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 5 wickets for 27 runs in 9.1 overs, dismantling Kohima\u2019s batting lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite a valiant effort from Samuel Zaputou, who contributed 25 runs off 57 balls, Kohima fell well short of the target. The player of the match was awarded to Hem Bahadur Chetri (Dimapur) for his exceptional all-round performance, contributing 88 runs with the bat and 5 wickets for 27 runs with the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dimapur\u2019s dominant performance will give them confidence going into the next rounds, while Kohima will look to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming matches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"