The Zungki Slingers and Dhansiri Titans won their respective matches on the inaugural day of the 3rd Edition Women’s Champions Trophy being organised by the Nagaland Cricket Association at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima and Sovima Cricket Ground from 15th to 20th May 2024.
In the first match at Sovima Cricket Ground, the Zungki Slingers dominated the Dikhu Strikers, winning by a massive 120 runs. Talirenla Pongen was the standout player, scoring 91 runs and taking 4 wickets, earning the Player of the Match title.
The Slingers set a strong total of 249/8, with significant contributions from Priyanka Karmakar who added 58 runs. Despite efforts from Jyoti Thapa and Bipila, who took 2 wickets each, the Strikers were unable to chase down the target, collapsing at 129 all out.
3rd Edition Women’s Champions Trophy 2024
Venue: Sovima Cricket Ground,15 May
ZUNGKI SLINGERS vs. DIKHU STRIKERS
Result: ZUNGKI SLINGERS won by 120 runs.
Player of the Match: Talirenla Pongen 91 (108), 4/52
ZUNGKI SLINGERS:249/8 in 41.4 overs
DIKHU STRIKERS: 129/10 in 26.3 overs pic.twitter.com/v2cLYeZCpK— Nagaland Cricket Association (@Nagaland_CA) May 15, 2024
In the second match on Thursday, the Dhansiri Titans faced off against the Doyang Queens in a tight contest at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium. Alemienla led the Titans to a 4-wicket victory with a stellar all-round performance, scoring an unbeaten 59 runs and taking 3 wickets, which also secured her the Player of the Match award.
The Doyang Queens were bowled out for 118, with Radhika Mondal top-scoring with 39 runs. The Titans managed to chase down the score With Alemienla’s commanding performance and Rwisumwi Basumatari’s supportive knock of 21 runs, the Titans successfully chased down the target.
