Riding on the back of a composed chase and a disciplined bowling attack, Nagaland defeated Manipur by 4 wickets in the semi-final of the 3rd NECDC Senior Men\u2019s Interstate Friendship Tournament 2025 at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima. Nagaland will face Meghalaya in the final on May 15 at Nagaland Cricket Stadium from 1 pm onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This win marks Nagaland\u2019s third straight appearance in the NECDC finals, setting the stage for a potential historic hat-trick title. The match, shortened to 42 overs per side due to conditions, saw Nagaland chase down a revised target of 148 with 7 balls to spare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manipur posted a competitive total of 159 in a weather-disrupted match. Jotin Singh Pheiroijam once again led the scoring with a composed 72 off 86 balls, anchoring his side\u2019s innings. However, Nagaland\u2019s bowling unit, spearheaded by Vino G Zhimomi (3\/14) and Akavi A Yeptho (3\/30), kept the scoring in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nagaland\u2019s chase was a display of discipline and composure. Yugi top-scored with a fluent 46 off 48 balls, while Nchumbemo Humtsoe remained unbeaten on 35 off 64 balls, guiding the team to victory in the 39th over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zhimomi\u2019s tight spell of 3\/14 in his full quota of 10 overs broke the back of Manipur\u2019s innings and was instrumental in keeping the target within reach for Nagaland. His performance earned him the Player of the Match title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meghalaya storms into the final after dominant 7-wicket semi-final win over Arunachal
Meghalaya cruised into the final of the 3rd NECDC Senior Men\u2019s Interstate Friendship Tournament 2025 with a resounding 7-wicket victory over Arunachal Pradesh at the Sovima Cricket Ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powered by a sensational bowling performance from Manish Sharma, Meghalaya dismantled the Arunachal batting lineup and chased down the modest total in under 20 overs. Sharma was deservingly named Player of the Match for his exceptional 4-wicket spell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under pressure from the first over, Arunachal Pradesh struggled to build any momentum. Their top scorer, Neelam Obi, showed some resistance with 28 runs from 51 deliveries, while Licha Jhon added 22 off 59 balls. However, Meghalaya\u2019s bowlers were relentless.
The Arunachal lineup was bowled out for just 101 in 33.1 overs, as Meghalaya\u2019s bowlers dictated terms from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chasing a small target, Meghalaya\u2019s top order batted with intent and clarity. Arpit Bhatewara led the chase with an elegant 49 off 39 balls, anchoring the innings till the brink of victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meghalaya chased down the total with ease, finishing the job in just 19.3 overs to seal their place in the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Closing & Prize Distribution Ceremony Announcement The closing and prize distribution ceremony will be graced by chief minister of Nagaland, Dr. Neiphiu Rio, who is also the convener NECDC, as the special guest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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