Genesis Old Riphyim defeats Waxen CC by seven wickets to win the 30th Winter Cricket Challenge organised by Senior Noble Klan in Wokha.
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WOKHA — Genesis Old Riphyim clinched the 30th Winter Cricket Challenge organised by Senior Noble Klan, defeating Waxen CC by seven wickets in the final in Wokha on Monday.
Waxen CC, after winning the toss, opted to bat first and posted 115 runs in 20 overs for the loss of eight wickets.
Only two batsmen managed to reach double figures—Shiva Mahadev with 20 runs and Alok Sharma with a fighting 52—stabilising the inning for Waxen CC.
In reply, Genesis Old Riphyim faced an early collapse in the top order. However, the middle-order duo of Lijanbemo Patton (51 not out) and Nchumbemo Humtsoe (29 not out) steadied the chase and guided their side to victory. Patton’s unbeaten half-century earned him the Man of the Match award.
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In individual honours, Nchumbemo Kikon (Genesis Old Riphyim) was named Man of the Tournament and Highest Wicket Taker with 13 wickets. Hiketo Aye (Lancer CC) was named the Highest Run Getter with 167 runs in four matches.
The champions received a cash prize of INR 1 lakh, certificates, a trophy, and tree saplings. The runners-up walked away with INR 50,000 and certificates.
The final was attended by Biren Lotha, additional SP Wokha, and Nzano Kikon, deputy chairperson of Wokha Town Council, as special invitees.