The Chipmunks defeat Shilloi Cricket Club to win the inaugural Meluri Inter-Club Cricket Tournament 2026.
DIMAPUR — The Chipmunks emerged as champions of the 1st Inter-Club Cricket Tournament, defeating Shilloi Cricket Club in the final at the Meluri Local Ground on Saturday.
Organised by the Meluri District Cricket Association under the aegis of the Nagaland Cricket Association, the three-day tournament was held from November 12 to the 14th, according to an update.
Altogether, six clubs from across the district participated in the tournament.
In the final, The Chipmunks held their nerve under pressure to seal the victory and lift the trophy.
Akhau and Suzoto shared the honour of highest wicket-taker, claiming six wickets each during the tournament. Tsiazhitho finished as the highest run-scorer with 159 runs and won both the Man of the Match in the final and the Man of the Tournament award.
The association congratulated all participating teams and thanked the Nagaland Cricket Association for its support.