The 2nd North East Cricket Development Council (NECDC) Senior Men’s Interstate Friendship Tournament 2024 began in style today, with two high-energy matches at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium and Sovima Cricket Ground.
Both matches showcased outstanding performances from local talents, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.
In the first match of the tournament, Nagaland secured a commanding win against Sikkim by 6 wickets. The highlight of the game was Khrievitso Kense who took an impressive 5-wicket haul giving away just 19 runs, earning him the Player of the Match title.
Match Summary
Sikkim’s Innings:
128/10 in 28.5 overs
Top scorer: Palzor Tamang – 46 runs (50 balls)
Best bowling: 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)
Key bowling from Sikkim: Bhim Luitel – 2/26
The award for Player of the Match was presented by Ansuman Samantaray, Senior Vice President & North East Circle Head of Axis Bank, to Khrievitso Kense for his outstanding bowling performance that led to Nagaland’s victory.
In the second match, Manipur demonstrated complete dominance over Meghalaya, winning by an emphatic 189 runs. Raj Kumar Rex Singh was the standout player, taking a remarkable 5 wickets for just 11 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Match Summary
Manipur’s Innings:
254/5 in 50.0 overs
– Top scorers: Johnson Singh – 68 (56), Langlonyamba Singh M – 59 (59)
– Key bowling from Meghalaya: Swarajeet Das – 2/32
Meghalaya’s Innings:
65/10 in 20.4 overs
– Top scorer: Riboklang HYNNIEWTA – 21 (29)
– Best bowling: Raj Kumar Rex Singh – 5/11
Manipur’s impressive win places them in a strong position in the tournament, with Rex Singh’s stunning bowling performance key to their success.
Tuesday’s Matches:
1st Match:
Meghalaya vs Arunachal
Venue: Nagaland Cricket Stadium
2nd Match: Sikkim vs Mizoram
Venue: Sovima Cricket Ground
Catch all live streaming matches on the Nagaland Cricket Association YouTube channel.