Nagaland has won its first match in Ranji Trophy 2024-2025 by beating Arunachal Pradesh by an innings and 290 runs at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima.
Earlier, Nagaland won the toss and elected to bat first. Jonathan Rongsen was awarded Player of the Match for his magnificent 225-run knock, his personal best in first-class cricket, and for taking 3 crucial wickets. Jonathan’s outstanding double century also adds to his record as the only Naga player to have two double hundreds in first-class cricket under his belt.
Hem Bahadur Chetri provided solid support with his unbeaten 58*, ensuring Nagaland reached an imposing total. Dib Borah impressed on his debut with a 4-wicket haul, adding to the team’s bowling dominance.
Nagaland’s First Innings: 509/5 declared
– Jonathan Rongsen: 225 runs off 240 balls
– Dega Nischal: 149 runs off 231 balls
– Hem Bahadur Chetri: 58* (not out)
– Arunachal Pradesh’s Amit Singh: 1 wicket for 42 runs in 14.2 overs
Arunachal Pradesh First Innings: 75 all out
– Top Scorer: Nabam Dol with 19 runs off 70 balls
– Nagaland’s Jagadeesha Suchith: 5 wickets for 34 runs in 19.2 overs
– Imliwati Lemtur: 3 wickets for 12 runs in 8 overs
Arunachal Pradesh Second Innings: 144 all out
– Nagaland’s Jagadeesha Suchith: 4 wickets for 34 runs in 18 overs
– Dib Borah: 4 wickets in his debut match
Nagaland’s next match is scheduled against Manipur on 18th October 2024, at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima.
Nagaland wins by an innings and 290 runs against Arunachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. Jonathan Rongsen scored 225 off 240 balls, earning Player of the Match. Jagadeesha Suchith took 9 wickets. Stay tuned for more updates.
#NagalandCricketAssociation #RanjiTrophy2024 pic.twitter.com/mNR7qMDIEm
— Nagaland Cricket Association (@Nagaland_CA) October 13, 2024
