The Senior Men’s Inter-District Tournament 2025 witnessed two contrasting matches, with Kohima securing a tense 10-run win over Tseminyu, while Wokha dominated Mon with a commanding 151-run victory.
Kohima edges past Tseminyu in a thrilling 10-run victory
Kohima secured a hard-fought 10-run victory over Tseminyu in the Senior Men’s Inter-District Tournament 2025 at Sovima Cricket Ground. The closely contested match saw Kohima defend their modest total of 172, thanks to disciplined bowling and a crucial batting performance from Player of the Match, Imomenba.
After winning the toss, Kohima elected to bat first but struggled to accelerate, managing 172/10 in 39.3 overs. Imomenba was the standout performer, anchoring the innings with a composed 60 off 95 balls. However, Kohima found themselves under constant pressure from Tseminyu’s disciplined bowling attack. Kechesin Keppen (4/39) and Nuntilo Magh (3/25) led the charge, ensuring Kohima did not build a bigger total.
Chasing 173 for victory, Tseminyu showed resilience but ultimately fell short, getting bowled out for 162 in 39.3 overs. Ntsenlo Semp played a valiant knock, scoring 51 from 99 balls, but wickets fell at regular intervals, stalling their chase. Kohima’s bowlers kept their nerve, with Samuel Zaputou leading the attack with figures of 3/35 in 10 overs, delivering crucial breakthroughs to derail Tseminyu’s pursuit.
Despite a strong fightback, Tseminyu fell agonizingly short by 10 runs, allowing Kohima to clinch a thrilling win.
Wokha crushes Mon by 151 runs
Wokha produced a commanding performance to defeat Mon by a massive 151 runs in the Senior Men’s Inter-District Tournament 2025 at the Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium. A sensational century by Player of the Match Lijanbemo Patton and a disciplined bowling effort powered Wokha to a dominant victory.
Winning the toss, Wokha opted to bat first and posted an imposing total of 312/10 in 48 overs. Patton stole the show with a blistering 112 off 77 balls, anchoring the innings with aggressive stroke play. He was well-supported by C Abemo Kikon, who contributed a steady 48 off 67 balls. Despite Wokha’s dominance, Mon’s Shamwang Wangnao was the standout bowler, claiming an impressive 6 wickets for 56 runs in his 10 overs, preventing an even bigger total.
Chasing 313 for victory, Mon struggled from the outset and was bundled out for 161 in 46.4 overs. Despite his all-round effort, Wangnao was again the lone warrior for Mon, top-scoring with 39 off 87 balls. Mugavi Wotsa chipped in with 31 off 45 balls, but Mon’s batters failed to form meaningful partnerships. Wokha’s bowling attack, led by C Abemo Kikon (3/38), maintained pressure and ensured a comfortable win.
18 March Fixtures
Niuland Vs Kohima – Nagaland Cricket Stadium
Chümoukedima Vs Mon – Sovima Cricket Ground
