Our correspondent
KOHIMA, MARCH 22
The 3rd 10-Northern Angami T20 Bash 2016 got off to a glittering start with all the 16 participating teams in the opening ceremony at Kohima Village Ground, Ziekezou.
The inaugural session was graced by Thejawhelie Gregory Sote, State Mission Director SSA Nagaland as chief guest. In his address, Sote hailed the constituency MLA for the zeal and enthusiasm exhibited towards the youth of the constituency. He also encouraged the players to set their sight on bigger opportunities since cricket is growing rapidly as a global sport.
The programme was also attended by Neivor Rutsa, chairman, Kohima Village Council. Also present was Parliamentary Secretary, Youth Resources and Sports, State Lotteries and Music Task Force, Khriehu Liezietsu, under whose initiative this T20 bash is being held for the third year.The opening ceremony also featured a special song presented by the highly acclaimed Mengu Suokhrie, while invocation was pronounced by Ruokuovituo Robert, Assistant Catechist, Christ King Church, Kohima Village.
The tournament is hailed as one of the finest cricket tournaments in the state, perhaps, the only local cricket tournament with giant LED screen displaying live scores and third umpire decisions. The tournament will continue till April 6, during which 16 teams representing different sectors of the constituency will undergo some grueling league matches.
After the league stages, the top two teams from all the four groups will qualify for the quarterfinals.
In the first match played today, Upper Bayavü Sixers outplayed High School Daredevils, while Lower Bayavü Giants also cruised into the next round by beating Lower L. Khel Vikings in the second match.
FIXTURE FOR MARCH 23
1st Match - RS Challengers Vs Lower L. Khel Riders
2nd Match - Tsutuo Kings Vs P. Khel Eagles
3rd Match - Peraciezie Royals Vs Zienuobadze High Flyers
