NECDC Friendship Tournament: Nagaland, Manipur register wins
On a pitch that tested every batter’s temperament, Nagaland pulled off a gritty 21-run win against Sikkim in the 3rd NECDC Senior Men’s Interstate Friendship Tournament 2025
(Left-Right) Player of the Match Imliwati, Player of the Match Jotin Singh
- DIMAPUR — On a pitch that tested every batter’s
temperament, Nagaland pulled off a gritty 21-run win against Sikkim in the 3rd
NECDC Senior Men’s Interstate Friendship Tournament 2025, held at the Nagaland
Cricket Stadium in Dimapur, on Monday.
- Imliwati’s all-round brilliance — steady with the bat and
sensational with the ball —secured a memorable win for the home side, an update
stated.
- Nagaland, after winning the toss, chose to bat but faced
early setbacks. Sikkim’s bowlers applied pressure from both ends, making
scoring difficult on a pitch offering movement and variable bounce.
- Imliwati with 27 (63) and Yugi with 22 (59) were the top
scorers for Nagaland. The notable bowlers for Sikkim were Ankur (3/37) in 9
overs, Lee Yong Lepcha (2/12) in 7.4 overs, Bijay Prasad (2/13) in 6 overs and
Bhim Luitel (2/18) in 4 overs.
- Sikkim’s bowling unit performed with discipline, restricting
Nagaland to a modest total of 120.
- Chasing 121 for victory, Sikkim’s innings never gained
momentum. Though Arun Chettri anchored one end with a patient 34 off 81 balls,
wickets tumbled around him as Nagaland’s bowlers hunted in pairs.
- Imliwati’s (4/10) in 10 overs ensured that Sikkim fell short
of the target and were dismissed for 99 in 43 overs, handing Nagaland a well-earned
21-run victory.
- His all-round contribution sealed the match and earned him
the Player of the Match title.
