The Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) provided an update on Day 2 of the Col C K Nayudu Trophy match between Delhi and Nagaland. At stumps, Nagaland trailed by 328 runs in their second innings after a dominant performance by Delhi, who posted a massive total of 587 all out in their first innings.
Date: November 15th – 18th, 2024
Venue: St. Stephen’s Ground, New Delhi
Match Summary
Nagaland – Innings 1:
Score: 240 all out in 63.3 overs
Top Performers:
Sujal Prasad: A vital 69 off 96 balls to anchor the innings.
Rounak Waghela (Delhi): A devastating 7-wicket haul for 54 runs
Delhi – Innings 1:
Score: 587 all out in 109.3 overs
Top Performers:
Ayush Doesja: Played an outstanding knock of 179 off 150 balls, including a flurry of boundaries that pushed Delhi to a commanding total.
Neizekho (Nagaland): Bowled tirelessly, claiming 4 wickets for 165 runs
Nagaland – Innings 2:
Score: 19/1 in 4.0 overs (Stumps Day 2)
Top Performers:
Mughavi Sumi: Unbeaten on 14* off 15 balls, holding steady under pressure.
Aayush Singh (Delhi): Took ¼ in his first spell, claiming an early wicket.
Day 2 Highlights
Delhi’s batsmen dominated proceedings on Day 2, led by Ayush Doesja’s spectacular 179. He was well-supported by the middle and lower order, which contributed crucial runs to build a daunting total of 587. Nagaland’s bowlers, particularly Neizekho, worked hard on a challenging surface but struggled to contain the free-flowing scoring of the Delhi batsmen.
In reply, Nagaland began their second innings under immense pressure and ended the day at 19/1, with Mughavi Sumi showing promise at the crease. The team now trails by 328 runs and faces a steep uphill task heading into Day 3.
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Match Details
Nagaland – Innings 1:
240 all out in 63.3 overs
Sujal Prasad: 69 (96)
Rounak Waghela: 7/54
Delhi – Innings 1:
587 all out in 109.3 overs
Ayush Doesja: 179 (150)
Neizekho: 4/165
Nagaland – Innings 2:
19/1 in 4 overs
Mughavi Sumi: 14* (15)
Aayush Singh: ¼
Outlook for Day 3
Nagaland’s focus on Day 3 will be on building partnerships and reducing the deficit to stay competitive in the match. With the top order needing to step up under challenging conditions, resilience and patience will be key as Nagaland battles to keep the game alive.
