In a thrilling encounter at the Sovima Cricket Ground, Mokokchung emerged victorious in the Senior Men’s Inter-District Tournament 2025, defeating Mon by 5 wickets on March 14. The match saw a fantastic all-round performance, with both teams battling hard under the bright sunshine.
Match Highlights
Mon Innings: 111/10 in 32.5 overs
Mon won the toss and opted to bat first. The team struggled to form partnerships and was bowled out for just 111 runs in 32.5 overs. Renthungo Lotha was the top scorer with a steady 26 off 29 balls. Mokokchung’s bowlers dominated the innings, with Amongti Lkr being the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs in 8 overs. Vijay Rai also contributed significantly with the ball, picking up 3 wickets for 23 runs in his 6 overs.
Mokokchung Innings: 112/5 in 24.3 overs
Mokokchung chased down the target of 112 with ease, finishing at 112/5 in 24.3 overs. Merenchemba was the star performer for Mokokchung, staying unbeaten on 43 from 60 balls to guide the team to victory. Nihal Rai provided solid support, remaining not out with 29 runs off 43 balls. Despite a brilliant effort from Mon’s Mugavi Wotsa, who claimed 4 wickets for 24 runs in 5 overs, Mokokchung’s batting remained steady to secure the win.
Player of the Match: Amongti Lkr (Mokokchung)
Amongti Lkr’s outstanding performance with the ball earned him the Player of the Match award. His brilliant spell of 3 wickets for 22 runs played a pivotal role in restricting Mon to a low total, making him the key contributor to Mokokchung’s victory.
Result:
Mokokchung won by 5 wickets
Match Summary:
Toss: Mon won and opt to bat first
Mon Total: 111/10 in 32.5 overs
Mokokchung Total: 112/5 in 24.3 overs
Top Scorers for Mon: Renthungo Lotha – 26 (29)
Top Bowler for Mon: Mugavi Wotsa – 4/24 in 5 overs
Top Scorers for Mokokchung: Merenchemba – 43* (60), Nihal Rai – 29* (43)
Top Bowlers for Mokokchung: Amongti Lkr – 3/22 in 8 overs, Vijay Rai – 3/23 in 6 overs
Mokokchung’s all-round performance ensured a well-earned 5-wicket victory. Mon was unable to capitalize on their batting efforts, and Mokokchung’s bowlers made sure they never allowed the opposition to settle. Mokokchung will now look to build on this win as they head into their next match, while Mon will focus on regrouping and coming back stronger in the tournament
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Dimapur vs Kohima
Dimapur triumphed in the Senior Men’s Inter-District Tournament 2025 with a commanding 156-run victory over Kohima at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium. The match saw a stellar all-round performance from Dimapur, particularly from Hem, who delivered a match-winning spell with the ball after leading his team to a dominant total with the bat.
Match Highlights
Dimapur Innings: 315/7 in 50.0 overs
Dimapur won the toss and opted to bat first. The team posted a formidable total of 315/7 in 50 overs, with standout contributions from Hem and Anirudh Yadav. Hem top-scored with 88 runs from 87 balls, while Anirudh Yadav remained not out on 53 from 59 balls. The Dimapur innings was well-paced, with steady contributions from various batsmen. Kohima’s bowlers struggled to contain the run rate, but Samuel Zaputou and Sepichem Jingru did manage to pick up two wickets each, with Zaputou finishing with 2/32 in 6 overs and Jingru taking 2/50 in 10 overs.
Kohima Innings: 159/10 in 48.1 overs
Chasing a daunting target of 316, Kohima’s innings never gained momentum. They were bowled out for 159 runs in 48.1 overs. Thupuluzo Lohe was the top scorer for Kohima with 32 runs off 83 balls, but Dimapur’s bowlers kept Kohima in check throughout. Hem was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 5 wickets for 27 runs in 9.1 overs, demolishing Kohima’s batting lineup. Despite a valiant effort from Samuel Zaputou, who contributed 25 runs off 57 balls, Kohima fell short of the required target by a significant margin.
Player of the Match: Hem Bahadur Chetri (Dimapur)
Hem’s exceptional all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award. His brilliant knock of 88 runs provided a solid foundation for Dimapur, and his sensational bowling performance of 5/27 was instrumental in Dimapur’s comprehensive victory.
Result:
Dimapur won by 156 runs
Match Summary:
Toss: Dimapur won and opt to bat first
Dimapur Total: 315/7 in 50.0 overs
Kohima Total: 159/10 in 48.1 overs
Top Scorers for Dimapur: Hem – 88 (87), Anirudh Yadav – 53* (59)
Top Bowler for Dimapur: Samuel Zaputou – 2/32 in 6 overs, Sepichem Jingru – 2/50 in 10 overs
Top Scorers for Kohima: Thupuluzo Lohe – 32 (83), Samuel Zaputou – 25 (57)
Top Bowler for Kohima: Hem – 5/27 in 9.1 overs
Dimapur’s dominant all-round performance ensured a comfortable 156-run victory over Kohima. The team’s strong total of 315/7 proved too much for Kohima, and despite some resistance from Lohe and Zaputou, Dimapur’s bowlers, led by Hem, were clinical in their efforts. Dimapur will be looking to continue their strong form in the upcoming matches, while Kohima will aim to regroup and bounce back in their next fixtures.
