Senior Men’s Inter-District Cricket Tournament 2025: Mokokchung, Dimapur register convincing wins

Mokokchung and Dimapur emerged victorious in their respective games on the second day of the Senior Men’s Inter-District One-Day Cricket Tournament 2025 organized by the Nagaland Cricket Association on March 14.  Mokokchung secured a 5-wicket win over Mon at Sovima Cricket Ground, while Dimapur defeated Kohima with a comprehensive 156-run win at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Chümoukedima.

Mokokchung vs Mon
Mokokchung triumphed over Mon in a low-scoring contest, chasing down the modest target of 112 with five wickets in hand.

Winning the toss and electing to bat, Mon struggled to build partnerships and was dismissed for 111 in 32.5 overs. Renthungo Lotha top-scored with a steady 26 off 29 balls. Mokokchung’s bowlers dominated, with Amongti Longkumer (3/22 in 8 overs) and Vijay Rai (3/23 in 6 overs) leading the attack, ensuring Mon never settled.

In reply, Mokokchung  chased down the target comfortably, reaching 112/5 in 24.3 overs. Merenchemba anchored the innings with an unbeaten 43 off 60 balls, supported by Nihal Rai (29* off 43). Despite Mon’s Mugavi Wotsa’s impressive 4/24 in 5 overs, Mokokchung remained composed to seal the win.

Amongti’s outstanding performance with the ball earned him the Player of the Match award. His brilliant spell of 3 wickets for 22 runs played a pivotal role in restricting Mon to a low total, making him the key contributor to Mokokchung’s victory.

Dimapur vs Kohima
Dimapur displayed an all-round masterclass, registering a commanding 156-run victory over Kohima, thanks to a brilliant individual effort from Hem Bahadur Chetri.

Opting to bat first, Dimapur posted an imposing 315/7 in their 50 overs. Hem led from the front with a fluent 88 off 87 balls, while Anirudh Yadav provided stability with an unbeaten 53 off 59 balls. Kohima’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Samuel Zaputou (2/32 in 6 overs) and Sepichem Jingru (2/50 in 10 overs) picking up two wickets each.

Chasing a daunting target of 316, Kohima faltered, folding for 159 in 48.1 overs. Thupuluzo Lohe fought hard with a patient 32 off 83 balls, while Zaputou chipped in with 25 off 57. However, Hem’s fiery spell of 5/27 in 9.1 overs dismantled Kohima’s lineup, ensuring Dimapur’s dominant victory.

Hem’s all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award. His brilliant knock of 88 runs provided a solid foundation for Dimapur, and his sensational bowling performance of 5/27 was instrumental in Dimapur’s comprehensive victory.

MT