Principal Correspondent
Kohima, March 17
Kohima Capitals, Flamingoz and Nemesis, Dimapur moved in the pre-quarters defeating their respective rivals on the fourth day of the 6th Silver Cup T20 Cricket Tournament organized by Youth Department of Nepali Baptist Church Kohima at Local Ground (Khouciezhie).Playing the first match of the day, Kohima Capital defeated Kohima Knights by 7 wickets. It was Kohima Kinghts taking the bats first having won the toss and set a target of 128 runs losing 5 wickets in complete inning. Yanger contributed highest 50 runs while Moa scored 17 runs. Kohima Capital bowler Vikho claimed two rival wickets. Chasing the target, Kohima Capitals achieved it losing four wickets in 14.1 overs with Lhoumegolie Heikha scoring highest 49 runs while Kepesielie and Pasang remained unbeaten at 38 and 31 respectively. Kohima Knights bowler Liremo took two wickets. Lhoumegolie Heikha was awarded the man of the match.
In the second match, Flamingos CC defeated Pirates CC by 10 wickets. Pirates won the toss and elected to bat, setting a minimal target of 93 runs in 18.5 overs losing all wickets. Chanben scored highest 21 followed by Nchumthung at 20 runs. Famingos bowler Vicky and Jalal downed 4 and 3 rival wickets respectively. Chasing the minimal target, Flamingoz openers Hokaito and P. Thrinadha remained not out to achieve the target in 9.2 overs. Hokaito scored 62 while Thrinadha made 26 runs. Bowler Vicky was adjudged the man of the match.
Nemesis humiliated Hill Star CC by 220 runs in the last match of the day. Despite winning the toss, Hill Star elected to field but were unable to hold the strong batting line the rivals as they gave out a huge tally of 242 runs claiming 5 wickets in 20 overs. Imomenba Walling contributed highest 80 runs followed by Vayu Vituolie’s 75 runs. Chasing the target, Hill Star bundled out scoring 22 runs in 10.2 overs Nemesis bowler Hedutullah and Pramod claimed four each rival wickets. Imomenba was awarded the man of the match.
Matches for March 18:
1. Starlyte vs Eighties CC @ 7am
2. Eleven Weavers vs Radiant @ 10am
3. Diphu XI vs Kohima Hornbills @ 1pm
