Nagaland: Aloto and Jenithung lead Chümoukedima, Kohima to commanding wins in U19 cricket tournament

The 5th Late G. Rio Memorial Men’s U19 Inter-District Cricket Tournament 2025 witnessed two commanding performances from Chümoukedima and Kohima, as both teams registered emphatic wins to assert their dominance in the group stage.

At the Sovima Cricket Ground, Chümoukedima decimated Tseminyu by 9 wickets, led by a sensational all-round show from Aloto Sumi, who dismantled the opposition with a six-wicket haul before returning to score an unbeaten half-century.

Meanwhile, at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Kohima outplayed Peren by 41 runs in a well-rounded team effort, highlighted by Jenithung Ezung’s composed knock with the bat and impactful spell with the ball. Both players were named Player of the Match for their standout contributions.

The victories not only bolstered Chümoukedima and Kohima’s standings in the tournament but also showcased the emergence of promising young talents making their mark in Nagaland’s premier U19 cricket competition.

Chümoukedima crushes Tseminyu by 9 Wickets

Chümoukedima cruised to a dominant 9-wicket victory over Tseminyu, thanks to a remarkable all-round display by Aloto Sumi.

Batting first after winning the toss, Tseminyu collapsed for just 67 runs in 25.3 overs. Shivam offered the only resistance, scoring a gritty 31 off 48 balls, while the rest of the lineup faltered against disciplined bowling. Aloto Sumi was the destroyer-in-chief, returning impressive figures of 6 for 19 in his 10 overs, ripping through the batting order.

In response, Chümoukedima chased down the target effortlessly, reaching 72 for 1 in just 13.3 overs. Sumi was once again in the spotlight, smashing an unbeaten 64 from 57 balls to finish the game in style. The only wicket fell to Sokelo Semp, who took 1 for 21.

Kohima outplays Peren by 41 runs

Kohima secured a convincing 41-run victory over Peren in their group stage encounter, powered by an impressive all-round performance from Jenithung Ezung.

After losing the toss, Kohima was put in to bat and posted 171 runs in 37 overs. Jenithung anchored the innings with a composed 35 off 39 balls, guiding Kohima through a crucial middle phase.

Despite a strong effort from Peren’s bowlers, particularly Namdunchap Nbung who picked up 4 wickets for 35 runs in his 9-over spell, Kohima managed to build a defendable total.

In reply, Peren struggled to build momentum. Although Vineet Singh Chauhan (38 off 53) and Anurag Gupta (30 off 24) offered brief resistance, the Kohima bowling unit kept chipping away.

Jenithung returned with the ball to take 2 for 30 in 7 overs, while Sangtsulen Tshunherii polished off the tail with a fiery spell of 3 for 8 in 3.1 overs.

MT