NECDC senior men’s friendship tournament: Nagaland, Manipur open campaign with wins

DIMAPUR — Nagaland and Manipur registered their respective wins on the opening day of the 2nd NECDC Senior Men’s Interstate Friendship Tournament, informed a press release on Monday.

In the first match of the tournament, Nagaland defeated Sikkim by 6 wickets at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Chümoukedima. The highlight of the game was Khrievitso Kense who took an impressive 5-wicket haul while conceding only 19 runs, earning him the Player of the Match title.

The award was presented by Ansuman Samantaray, senior vice president & North East Circle head of Axis Bank.

Match summary

Sikkim’s innings:

128/10 in 28.5 overs

– Top scorer: Palzor Tamang – 46 runs (50 balls)

– Top bowlers: Khrievitso Kense – 5/19, Nagaho Chishi – 3/22

Nagaland’s innings:

131/4 in 28.3 overs

– Top scorers: Jonathan Rongsen – 45* (69), Sede – 45 (75)

– Top bowler: Bhim Luitel – 2/26

In the second match, played at Sovima Cricket Ground in Chümoukedima, Manipur beat              Meghalaya by 189 runs. Raj Kumar Rex Singh was the standout player, collecting 5 wickets for only 11 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Match Summary

Manipur’s Innings:

254/5 in 50 overs

  – Top scorers: Johnson Singh – 68 (56), Langlonyamba Singh M – 59 (59)

  – Top bowler: Swarajeet Das – 2/32

Meghalaya’s Innings:

 65/10 in 20.4 overs

  – Top scorer: Riboklang Hynniewta – 21 (29)

  – Top bowler: Raj Kumar Rex Singh – 5/11

Tuesday’s matches:

1st Match: Meghalaya vs Arunachal

Venue: Nagaland Cricket Stadium

2nd Match: Sikkim vs Mizoram

Venue: Sovima Cricket Ground