Yeshika Zhimomi (left) and Vizoletuo Zhale with their Man of
the Match awards.
- DIMAPUR — Zunheboto and Kohima on Monday
registered wins in their respective matches at the ongoing 5th Late G Rio Men’s
U19 Tournament 2025.
- In a low-scoring
encounter between Zunheboto and Tseminyu at the Sovima Cricket Ground,
Zunheboto won by 4 wickets, an update stated. The match saw an outstanding
bowling display by Yeshika Zhimomi, who played a pivotal role in securing the
win.
- Tseminyu won the toss and elected to bat first but faced a
disciplined Zunheboto bowling attack. They were bowled out for 79 runs in 32.2
overs. Sonyelo Kent was the lone bright spot in the innings, scoring 27 off 34
balls.
- Zunheboto’s star of the innings was Yeshika Zhimomi, who
delivered a devastating spell, picking up 5 wickets for just 16 runs in 9
overs, completely dismantling the Tseminyu batting line-up.
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- Chasing 80 runs for victory, Zunheboto made early progress
but lost a few quick wickets along the way. However, Abhi Das ensured there
were no further hiccups, guiding his side home with a composed 29 off 40 balls.
- For Tseminyu, Sonyelo Kent followed up his batting effort
with an impressive bowling spell, finishing with 4/25 in 7 overs, creating
pressure in the middle overs. Despite his efforts, Zunheboto successfully
chased down the target in 19.2 overs.
- For his match-defining bowling performance—5 wickets for 16
runs in 9 overs—Yeshika Zhimomi was awarded the Player of the Match.
