Match patron Vincent Humtsoe of DEF Noklak with the players.
- WOKHA — Mayangnokcha Cricket Club (MCC) and
LCYO on Monday registered wins at the ongoing Winter Cricket Challenge played
at local ground, Wokha.
- In the first match of the day between MCC and WDCA Juniors,
MCC who won the toss opted to bat first and set up a huge target of 231 for 5
in 20 overs.
- MCC started off their run score with Menchet (142 not out)
in partnership with Along (24 not out). The WDCA Juniors paid a heavy price for
their sloppy fielding as Menchet went on to score his maiden century. Ponthungo
was the only bowler for WDCA Juniors who took 2 wickets.
- The second innings started off with a quick fall of wickets
for the WDCA Juniors as they lost both their opening batsmen in the first 2
overs. None of their batsmen could stick in the middle to keep the scoreboard
ticking. The WDCA batsmen were eventually bowled out for a mere 72 runs in 20
overs. The standout bowler for MCC was Nehal Rai (3-2-1-3).
- MCC won the match by 159 runs and Menchet was adjudged as
the Man of the Match for his batting as well as his quick wicket keeping
antics.
- In the second match between LCYO and Black Hawks, LCYO set
up a defendable score of 120 for 7 in 20 overs. The LCYO got the start they wanted
with their opening pair Nzanthung and Rendemo contributing 38 runs between
them.
- After the fall of the opening batsmen, Renjanthung and
Mhajan continued the innings for LCYO contributing 51 runs between them. The
pick of the bowlers was Lovito (4-0-23-2).
- Chasing the target, Black Hawk batters failed to live upto
expectations as the resilient LCYO bowlers took 4 wickets in the first 7 overs.
Apart from Khyolamo Mozhui (20 runs), the other batsmen failed to deliver and
they were bowled out for 67 in 17.5 overs.
- The pick of the bowling attack was Thechamo Odyuo
(4-0-12-4).
- LCYO won the match by 52 runs and Thechamo Odyuo was
adjudged Man of the Match for his outstanding catches and bowling attacks.
- Jan 3, 2025 matches
- 1st Match - LCYO vs. Comets CC
- 2nd Match - Highlanders Chümoukedima vs. Kohima Hornbills
