The grand finale of the Kohima District Cricket Association (KDCA) 2nd Inter-Club T20 Tournament 2024 saw Elite Cricket Club (ECC) crowned champions after a commanding 49-run victory over Kohima Hornbills.
Winning the toss, Elite Cricket Club elected to bat first and posted a competitive 147/4 in 20 overs. Key contributions came from Imomenba (41 off 37 balls), Zidu (33 off 25 balls), and Viketho (29 off 27 balls). The Kohima Hornbills’ bowlers, Anga Vizale (1/31 in 4 overs) and Vithoshe Yeptho (1/28 in 4 overs), worked hard to restrict the scoring but couldn’t prevent ECC from setting a challenging target.
In response, Kohima Hornbills struggled under pressure and were bowled out for 98 runs in 18.2 overs. Despite a resilient 27 not out by Vithoshe and 18 runs from Kepesielie, the Hornbills couldn’t build partnerships to chase down the target. Elite CC’s bowlers dominated the innings, with Sepichem claiming 3 wickets in 4 overs and Kelhousielie taking 2 wickets in 4 overs.
Result: Elite Cricket Club won by 49 runs and lifted the KDCA 2nd Inter-Club T20 Tournament 2024 Championship Trophy.
An excellent all-round performance by Elite Cricket Club secured their well-deserved victory, bringing the exciting tournament to a thrilling conclusion.
Player of the Final: – Sepichem of Elite CC.
Best Bowler: – Sepichem of Elite CC.
Best Wicket Keeper: – Neingu Neikha of Kohima Hornbill.
Best Batsman: – Imomenba of Elite CC
Player of the Series: – Kelhousilie of Elite CC.
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Tournament Report: KDCA 2nd Inter-Club T20 Tournament 2024
The 2nd Edition of the Kohima Inter-Club Cricket Tournament was successfully held from November 19 to 22, 2024 at the Sovima Cricket Ground and Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima. The tournament witnessed competitive cricket as four teams battled for the title:
1. Elite Cricket Club Kohima
2. Missionshire Cricket Club
3. Dapfhütsumia Cricket Club
4. Kohima Hornbill
Tournament Format:
The event featured a round-robin league stage with six matches, followed by an exhilarating final match, making a total of seven matches played over four days.
Tournament Highlights:
– Total Runs Scored: 1,583 runs in 7 matches (14 innings).
– Boundaries: 156 fours and 26 sixes.
– Individual Performances: 3 half-centuries were scored during the tournament.
– Bowling Stats:
*Dot Balls: 758 dot balls bowled.
*Maiden Overs: 7 maiden overs delivered.
*Wickets Taken: 104 wickets in 1,489 balls bowled.
The final match culminated with Elite Cricket Club Kohima emerging as the champions, securing the KDCA 2nd Inter-Club T20 Tournament Trophy after defeating Kohima Hornbills in a thrilling encounter.
The tournament showcased remarkable talent, with players excelling in both batting and bowling. The disciplined bowling efforts, high boundary count, and consistent performances throughout the tournament demonstrated the growing competitiveness of cricket in Kohima.
This year’s tournament not only highlighted the skill and spirit of the players but also the growing stature of cricket in Nagaland, offering an excellent platform for local talent to shine on professional-grade grounds.
