Dimapur emerged as champions of the 6th G Rio Trophy Men’s U19 Inter District Tournament 2026, defeating Kohima by 5 wickets in the final at Sovima Cricket Ground, Tseminyu. A disciplined bowling performance followed by a composed chase ensured Dimapur lifted the title in a convincing manner.

Kohima – Innings: 74 all out in 26.2 overs

After winning the toss and opting to bat, Kohima struggled to build momentum against a sharp Dimapur bowling attack and were bowled out for 74 runs.

Imkongtemsu was the top scorer with a patient 17 off 58 balls, but lacked support from the rest of the batting lineup.

Dimapur’s bowlers dominated proceedings, with Samir Ali (3/14), Yashimeren Jamir (3/9), and Raja Kumar (3/20) sharing the wickets and dismantling the Kohima innings with precision.

Dimapur – Innings: 77/5 in 23.3 overs

Chasing a modest target of 75, Dimapur approached the innings steadily and reached 77/5 in 23.3 overs.

Shivam top-scored with 18 off 35 balls, guiding the chase despite a few middle-order setbacks.

Kohima’s bowlers showed resilience, with Solomon Awungshi (3/14) and Sangtsulen Tshunlerii (2/28) picking up wickets, but the target proved too small to defend.

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Player of the Match (Final): Yashimeren Jamir (Dimapur)

Top Performers:

Dimapur: Yashimeren Jamir – 3/9, Samir Ali – 3/14, Raja Kumar – 3/20

Kohima: Solomon Awungshi – 3/14, Sangtsulen Tshunlerii – 2/28

Tournament Awards

Champions: Dimapur

Runners-Up: Kohima

Player of the Tournament: Solomon Awungshi (Kohima)

Best Batsman: Aloto Sumi (Chümoukedima)

Best Bowler: Medempok Pongen (Dimapur)

Best Wicketkeeper: Tachuye Trakha (Kohima)

Dimapur’s title-winning campaign capped off an exciting edition of the tournament, highlighting the emerging talent across districts and the growing competitiveness of youth cricket in the region.