Nagaland’s cricket teams recently faced mixed outcomes in the ongoing Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2024-2025 and the Col C K Nayudu Trophy 2024-2025.
Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2024-2025
On October 22nd, at the CK Pithawala Ground, the Nagaland women’s cricket team struggled against Saurashtra, managing only 50 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Alemienla was the standout performer for Nagaland, scoring 11 runs. For Saurashtra, N Chavda shone with the ball, taking 2 wickets for just 6 runs.
In response, Saurashtra quickly chased down the target in 7.5 overs, finishing at 51 runs for the loss of 2 wickets, with Umeshwari Jethva remaining unbeaten on 21. CD Charmy was the pick of the bowlers for Nagaland, claiming 2 wickets for 10 runs.
Nagaland’s next match in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy is scheduled against Jharkhand on October 24th, 2024, at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat.
Col CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-2025
Meanwhile, in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy, Nagaland is currently up against Goa at the Sovima Cricket Ground. As of Day 3, Nagaland trails by 95 runs, with Goa having scored 459 runs in their first innings. Shivendra H Bhujbal was the star for Goa, scoring an impressive 164, while Chittem Devankumar contributed 80 runs. Anil Gupta took 3 wickets for 80 runs for Nagaland.
In response, Nagaland managed 257 runs in their first innings, with Mughavi Sumi top-scoring with 56 runs. Shadab Khan claimed 3 wickets for Goa, conceding 87 runs. In their second innings, Nagaland ended the day at 107 runs for the loss of 3 wickets after Mughavi Sumi was dismissed for 57. Yugi and Vishal Sahani remain unbeaten at the crease as Nagaland continues their fightback. The match will resume tomorrow for its final day, with Nagaland aiming to close the gap and secure a positive outcome.
The Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy is a domestic cricket championship played in India between 38 under-23 teams representing various state and regional cricket associations. It is organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and named after India’s first Test cricket captain CK Nayudu. Each match is played over four days.