Esa Warriors, Kohima Legends, and Lhomithi SC registered victories in their respective matches in the ongoing Senior's Masters League 3 cricket tournament.
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DIMAPUR — Esa Warriors defeated Chumou Veterans by nine wickets in the ongoing Senior's Masters League (SML) 3 in Chümoukedima on Sunday.
According to an update, Chumou Veterans won the toss and chose to bat, posting 113/4 in 20 overs. Nsamyibe and Lhoupe Koza put in a commendable effort to build a competitive total.
However, the score proved insufficient as Esa Warriors paced the chase well, reaching 117/1 in 15.3 overs.
Wati Imsong anchored the inning with a solid 58 runs off 45 balls, well supported by Raza Barua (34 runs off 41 balls), ensuring a controlled finish.
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For his match-winning knock, Wati Imsong was named Man of the Match.
Earlier, on December 13, Kohima Legends defeated Nzon CC by 96 runs.
Kohima Legends won the toss and opted to bat, making full use of the decision. Their top order set the tone, and the middle order capitalised, powering the team to a massive 223/6 in 20 overs.
Tapito Thupitopr led from the front with a commanding 51 runs and later made an impact with the ball, picking up two wickets, earning him the Man of the Match award.
In reply, Nzon CC never found momentum in the chase and were restricted to 127/6 in 20 overs. Samuel Shohe showed some resistance with a fighting 40 off 48 balls but lacked support from the other end.
In the second match on December 13, Lhomithi SC defeated Kohima Old Boys by six wickets.
Kohima Old Boys won the toss and chose to bat, posting 142/5 in 20 overs, with efforts from Meren Jamir and Talikaba Pongen.
However, the score proved insufficient as Lhomithi SC paced the chase well, reaching 143/4. Enam Uddin anchored the inning with a solid 67 runs, well supported by Tohoto Chisho’s 48.
For his match-winning knock, Enam Uddin was named Man of the Match.