Dimapur and Chumoukedima advanced to the final of the Senior Men’s Inter District Tournament 2026 after registering wins in their respective semi-finals played on April 22.
At Sovima Cricket Ground, Dimapur defeated Niuland by 47 runs in a disciplined contest. Batting first, Dimapur were bowled out for 175 in 41.3 overs, with Samir Ali scoring 36 off 55 balls and Anirudh Yadav adding 30 off 54. Niuland’s bowling was led by Vino G Zhimomi, who claimed 4 for 19 in 10 overs, while Sujal Prasad Thakur picked up 2 for 3 in a short but effective spell.
In response, Niuland struggled to build momentum and were all out for 128 in 39.4 overs. Hokaito Zhimomi top-scored with 27 off 53 balls. Dimapur’s bowlers maintained control, with Joshua Ben Ozukum taking 4 for 19 in six overs. He was supported by Yashimeren Jamir and Tahmeed, who took two wickets each. Ozukum was named Player of the Match.
In the second semi-final at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Chumoukedima secured a 126-run win over Kohima. Chumoukedima posted 315 all out in 50 overs, driven by Aloto Sumi’s 127 off 133 balls and a steady 64 from Yugi. Kohima’s Peter and Imomenba took three wickets each.
Chasing 316, Kohima were bowled out for 189 in 45.3 overs. Seyievizo Zaputou made 39, while Zidu contributed 27. Imliwati led the bowling effort with 4 for 21, and Jonathan Rongsen took three wickets. Aloto Sumi was named Player of the Match.
The final between Chumoukedima and Dimapur will be played on April 24 at Nagaland Cricket Stadium.