Sundram Gupta (left) and Jonathan Rongsen (right) receive
the Player of the Match awards.
- DIMAPUR — The
ongoing Senior Men’s Inter-District Tournament on Saturday saw Dimapur facing
Niuland at Sovima Cricket Ground, and Mokokchung playing against Chümoukedima
at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Chümoukedima.
- At Sovima Cricket Ground, Dimapur emerged victorious by 27
runs. After winning the toss, Dimapur chose to bat first and posted a total of
110 all out in 37.2 overs, according to an update.
- Dimapur’s inning was anchored by Joshua Ben Ozukum, who
top-scored with 34 runs off 74 balls, and Anirudh Yadav, who contributed 29
runs off 69 balls. Sunil Sharma of Niuland took 3 wickets for 32 runs in 10
overs.
- In response, Niuland was bowled out for just 83 runs in 23.4
overs. Wahid Ali was the top scorer for Niuland, contributing 26 runs off 46
balls. Sundram Gupta delivered an outstanding bowling performance, claiming 5
wickets for 27 runs in 9 overs. Tahmeed also played a key role with the ball,
taking 3 wickets for 33 runs in 8 overs.
- Sundram Gupta’s brilliant all-round performance earned him
the Player of the Match award.
- At Nagaland Cricket Stadium, in a dominant performance,
Chümoukedima triumphed over Mokokchung by 9 wickets.
- Mokokchung, after winning the toss and opting to bat, was
bowled out for just 74 runs in 30.4 overs.
- Amongti Lkr top-scored for Mokokchung with 16 runs off 32
balls. Imliwati led the charge with 3 wickets for 13 runs in 6.4 overs, while
Jonathan Rongsen also played a key role, claiming 3 wickets for 17 runs in 7
overs.
- Chümoukedima chased down the target in just 13.3 overs,
finishing with 77/1. Mughavi Sumi was the top scorer for Chümoukedima, smashing
43 runs off 40 balls, while Jonathan Rongsen remained unbeaten on 33 off 41
balls, leading his side to a comfortable win.
- For his outstanding all-round performance, Jonathan Rongsen
was awarded the Player of the Match.
