Wokha, Jan 2: Kohima Hornbill CC defeated the local heroes Renegades CC by 6 wickets in the first league match of the semi final in the ongoing Winter Cricket Challenge at Wokha on Monday.
Renegades had earlier won the toss and elected to bat making a total run of 122 with loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs.
Lijanbemo of Renegades scored 58 followed by Nayan with 28, Renben 21 and Nchumbemo 10 runs contributing to the team score.
The 86 runs partnership between Nayan Hazirika and Lijanbemo could not save the match as the second innings saw a strong batting line up of Kohima Hornbill CC and could reach their target in 13.5 overs with 6 wickets to spare.
Tapitu of the hornbills scored 59 followed by Barjish 26, Ango 17 and Janti 16 runs that contributed to the first win for the team in the Round Robin league of the current semi final. Tapitu bagged the Man of the Match for his quick 59 runs with 8 fours and 3 sixes, which was given away by K.N. Mhonthung Humtsoe .
The last quarter final Match that was played between Forest (A) Vs GAPYO (Green) on 31 Dec 2016.
GAPYO (Green) registered win to enter the semi final by 4 wickets in 13.1 Overs after Forest (A) won the toss and elected to bat first but could gather only 91 Runs losing 9 wickets in 20 Overs.
Bipakar of GAPYO (Green) was adjudged the Man of the Match with a massive contribution in his bowling taking 3 Wickets and an economy of 13 Runs in his 4 overs spell.
Tuesday's match:
Royal Strikers Vs GAPYO (Green)
