Niuland and Chümoukedima won their respective matches on 18 March 2025 in the ongoing Senior Men’s Inter-District Tournament 2025 organised by the Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA).

In its match against Kohima, played at NCA Stadium in Chümoukedima, Niuland won by 5 wickets after a well-rounded performance, chasing down Kohima’s target of 93 runs.

Kohima faced an early setback, struggling to build a strong partnership throughout their innings. They were bowled out for a modest total of 92 runs in 25.2 overs. The innings was dominated by their top scorer Anga Shüya who made 27 runs off 38 balls, supported by Tapito Thupitopr, who contributed 24 runs off 31 balls.

However, the innings was ultimately derailed by a stellar performance from Akavi A Yeptho of Niuland. He displayed exceptional bowling skills, taking 5 wickets for 25 runs in his 9 overs, ensuring Kohima’s collapse.

Niuland chased down the modest target of 93 runs in 18.3 overs, losing 5 wickets in the process. Despite a steady start, they had a few hiccups, but the chase was kept on track thanks to contributions from Afzal Choudhury (26 off 50 balls) and Sujal Prasad Thakur (24 off 22 balls), who both played important knocks.

Niuland’s bowlers, particularly Sepichem Jingru and Kelhousilie, had a strong impact with the ball, but the target was manageable, and Niuland clinched victory with 5 wickets to spare.

Player of the Match: Akavi A Yeptho (Niuland)

Akavi A Yeptho was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance, taking 5 wickets for 25 runs in 9 overs. His efforts were crucial in dismissing Kohima for just 92 runs and setting up Niuland’s successful chase.

Meanwhile at Sovima Cricket Ground, Chümoukedima cruised to a comprehensive 9-wicket victory over Mon. Mon, opting to bat first, was dismissed for 123 runs in 43 overs, with Santosh top-scoring with an unbeaten 56 off 61 balls*.

Mon’s batting struggled against a strong Chümoukedima bowling attack. They were dismissed for 123 runs in 43.0 overs. Santosh was the standout performer with the bat, remaining unbeaten on 56 off 61 balls*, anchoring the innings. However, Mon’s total was largely built around his lone effort, with the rest of the batters failing to convert starts.

On the bowling front, Jonathan Rongsen was the star for Chümoukedima, claiming 4 wickets for 33 runs in 10 overs, making life difficult for Mon’s batsmen. Keduowhetuo also contributed with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 22 runs in 6 overs, as Mon’s batting collapsed under pressure.

Chümoukedima made light work of the modest target of 124 runs, reaching 124/1 in just 17.5 overs, securing a dominant 9-wicket victory. Jonathan Rongsen led the way with the bat, scoring a blistering 56 runs off 41 balls, displaying aggressive strokes throughout the chase. Mughavi Sumi provided solid support, finishing unbeaten on 44 off 53 balls* as the pair comfortably guided Chümoukedima home.

The only success for Mon came from Tingmei Konyak, who took the lone wicket for his team, finishing with figures of 1/28 in 4 overs. However, it was a brief moment of joy, as Chümoukedima quickly reached their target with ease.

Player of the Match: Jonathan Rongsen (Chümoukedima)

Jonathan Rongsen was named Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance, contributing with both the ball (4/33) and the bat (56), playing a pivotal role in both restricting Mon’s total and leading Chümoukedima to a comprehensive victory.