Nagaland maintained its dominant position on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy encounter against Mizoram. Despite a valiant knock of 146 by Agni Chopra, Nagaland’s Jagadeesha Suchith delivered a stellar bowling performance, taking 6 wickets to restrict Mizoram to 371/9 in 98.4 overs by stumps. Mizoram still trails Nagaland by 365 runs with only one wicket remaining in their first innings. This was informed in a press release by the Nagaland Cricket Association.

The match is being held at the Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad from November 13 – 16.

Match Summary

Nagaland Innings:

Total: 736/7 declared in 169.0 overs

Key Performers:

Chetan Bist: An unbeaten 304* (423 balls) marked a historic achievement.

Nischal Dega: Set the tone with a commanding 145 (169 balls).

K C Cariappa: Delivered a commendable bowling effort for Mizoram, taking 4/141.

Mizoram Innings:

Score: 371/9 in 98.4 overs

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Key Performers:

Agni Chopra: A fighting 146 off 152 balls, leading Mizoram’s resistance.

Mohit Jangra: Unbeaten on 73* (90 balls), offering support in the lower order.

Jagadeesha Suchith: A standout with figures of 6/107, breaking Mizoram’s backbone with his relentless spell.

Looking Ahead

With Mizoram still trailing by 365 runs and just one wicket in hand, Nagaland is well-positioned to enforce their advantage on Day 4. Jagadeesha Suchith’s all-around efforts and Nagaland’s commanding lead underline their dominance in this match. Mizoram’s survival will depend on their ability to extend their innings and put up a fight in their second innings.

Key Highlights:

Chetan Bist’s unbeaten triple-century remains the cornerstone of Nagaland’s dominance.

Jagadeesha Suchith’s brilliant 6-wicket haul continues to disrupt Mizoram’s lineup.

Agni Chopra’s resilient 146 showcased his individual brilliance amid a challenging situation for Mizoram.