Highlander Chumoukedima clinches third consecutive Winter Cricket Challenge title

Winners posing for the lens with the organizers and dignitaries.

• WOKHA — Highlander Chumoukedima emerged champions of the 29th Winter Cricket Challenge, securing their title for the third consecutive time.
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• In a thrilling final match, Highlander defeated LCYO. After winning the toss, Highlander opted to field and restricted LCYO to 94/7 in 20 overs. LCYO's batting line-up struggled, with only Nzanthung (13) and Mhajan Patton (19) reaching double figures. Asif led the bowling attack for Highlander, claiming 2 wickets in his 4 overs while conceding just 9 runs.
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• Highlander's chase was anchored by Hiketo Aye, who scored 43 runs, and supported by Nagaho Chishi, with an unbeaten 12 runs. Highlander chased down the target in 14.1 overs, winning the match by 6 wickets. Hiketo Aye was named Man of the Match.
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• The event also saw the induction of four new members into the Senior Noble Klan, namely Abemo Kikon, Mhalo Patton, Kiran Verma (Delhi), and Chenibemo Ngullie.
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• The winners of the tournament received INR 1 lakh and the runner-up took home INR 50,000, certificates and medals.
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• The semi-finalists, Juggernaut CC and Rising Star, each received a cash award of INR 5,000. Hiketo Aye of Highlander Chümoukedima was declared the Man of the Tournament.