DIMAPUR — Nagaland and Manipur registered their respective wins on the opening day of the 2nd NECDC Senior Men's Interstate Friendship Tournament, informed a press release on Monday.
In the first match of the tournament, Nagaland defeated Sikkim by 6 wickets at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Chümoukedima. The highlight of the game was Khrievitso Kense who took an impressive 5-wicket haul while conceding only 19 runs, earning him the Player of the Match title.
The award was presented by Ansuman Samantaray, senior vice president & North East Circle head of Axis Bank.
Match summary
Sikkim's innings:
128/10 in 28.5 overs
- Top scorer: Palzor Tamang – 46 runs (50 balls)
- Top bowlers: Khrievitso Kense – 5/19, Nagaho Chishi – 3/22
Nagaland's innings:
131/4 in 28.3 overs
- Top scorers: Jonathan Rongsen – 45* (69), Sede – 45 (75)
- Top bowler: Bhim Luitel – 2/26
In the second match, played at Sovima Cricket Ground in Chümoukedima, Manipur beat Meghalaya by 189 runs. Raj Kumar Rex Singh was the standout player, collecting 5 wickets for only 11 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Match Summary
Manipur's Innings:
254/5 in 50 overs
- Top scorers: Johnson Singh – 68 (56), Langlonyamba Singh M – 59 (59)
- Top bowler: Swarajeet Das – 2/32
Meghalaya's Innings:
65/10 in 20.4 overs
- Top scorer: Riboklang Hynniewta – 21 (29)
- Top bowler: Raj Kumar Rex Singh – 5/11
Tuesday's matches:
1st Match: Meghalaya vs Arunachal
Venue: Nagaland Cricket Stadium
2nd Match: Sikkim vs Mizoram
Venue: Sovima Cricket Ground