Kohima, Wokha secure victories in Senior Men’s Inter-District Tournament
In the ongoing Senior Men’s Inter-District Tournament 2025, on Monday, Kohima played against Tseminyu at Sovima Cricket Ground, Dimapur, and Wokha faced Mon at Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium
Imomenba (left) and Lijanbemo Patton (right) receiving
Player of the Match awards.
- DIMAPUR — In the ongoing Senior Men’s
Inter-District Tournament 2025, on Monday, Kohima played against Tseminyu at
Sovima Cricket Ground, Dimapur, and Wokha faced Mon at Nagaland Cricket
Association Stadium, Chümoukedima.
- According to an update, Kohima emerged victorious by 10 runs
in a thrilling contest against Tseminyu.
- After winning the toss, Kohima opted to bat first and posted
a total of 172/10 in 39.3 overs. Imomenba was the standout performer with the
bat, scoring a solid 60 runs from 95 balls. The top performers with the ball
for Tseminyu were Kechesin Keppen, who claimed 4 wickets for 39 runs in 10
overs, and Nuntilo Magh, who took 3 wickets for 25 runs in 10 overs.
- Chasing 173 runs for victory, Tseminyu were bowled out for
162/10 in 39.3 overs, falling just short of the target. Ntsenlo Semp was the
top scorer for Tseminyu, contributing a gritty 51 runs from 99 balls. The key
bowler for Kohima was Samuel Zaputou, who delivered an outstanding performance
with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs in 10 overs.
- The Player of the Match was Imomenba (Kohima).
- In the second match, Wokha emerged as the dominant force,
securing a 151-run victory over Mon.
- Wokha won the toss and chose to bat, posting a massive total
of 312/10 in 48 overs. Lijanbemo Patton was the star of the innings, blasting
an impressive 112 runs from just 77 balls. C Abemo Kikon also contributed with
the bat, scoring a solid 48 runs from 67 balls.
- Mon’s bowlers fought hard, with Shamwang Wangnao delivering
a standout performance with the ball. He claimed 6 wickets for 56 runs in his
10 overs.
- In response, Mon struggled to chase down Wokha's imposing
total and was bowled out for 161/10 in 46.4 overs. Shamwang Wangnao was the top
scorer for Mon with a resilient 39 runs from 87 balls. Mugavi Wotsa contributed
31 runs from 45 balls.
