Nagaland made an impressive 363/3 in 90 overs at the end of Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against Mizoram being played at the Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad, Gujarat. The top-order batting brilliance laid a solid foundation, putting Nagaland in a strong position as the match progresses, a press release from the media cell, Nagaland Cricket Association informed.

Earlier, Mizoram won the toss and elected to field.

Nagaland Batting:

Nischal Dega: Anchored the innings with a magnificent 145 off 169 balls, leading the charge with confidence and precision.

Chetan Bist: Remains unbeaten at 120* off 194 balls, forming a steady backbone for the Nagaland innings and ensuring no momentum was lost after Nischal’s departure.

Mizoram Bowling:

KC Cariappa: Was the standout bowler for Mizoram, claiming 2 wickets in his 26 overs, but struggled to contain the well-set Nagaland batsmen.

Nagaland’s batting dominance has firmly placed them in control of the match, with Chetan Bist poised to continue piling on runs on Day 2. Mizoram’s bowlers will need to find breakthroughs early to prevent further damage and bring themselves back into contention.

Nagaland will look to capitalize on their strong start, aiming for a substantial first-innings total. Mizoram will be hoping for quick wickets to disrupt Nagaland’s momentum and limit their lead.