Nagaland claimed a commanding victory by an innings and 91 runs against Arunachal Pradesh in their Vijay Merchant Trophy match, wrapping up the game on the second day of the three-day fixture at the Ravenshaw University Ground 1, Cuttack.
On Day 1 of the three-day match (December 11–13, 2024), Nagaland set a modest first-innings total of 167 runs in 59.1 overs. Yantsothung S Humtsoe led the batting effort with a quickfire 39 off 32 balls. Arunachal Pradesh’s Tamma impressed with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 39 runs.
In response, Arunachal Pradesh struggled against Nagaland’s disciplined bowling attack, managing only 41 runs in 31.4 overs. Amongti Longkumer was the standout performer, claiming an incredible 5 wickets for just 6 runs.
Arunachal Pradesh began their second innings late on Day 1 at 0/0, trailing by 126 runs.
Nagaland’s bowlers continued their dominance on the second day, bundling out Arunachal Pradesh for just 35 runs in 23.2 overs. Nabam Gania provided some resistance with 17 runs off 48 balls, but it was not enough to avoid an innings defeat. Amongti Longkumer shone again, adding 3 wickets to his tally without conceding a run in his second spell.
Summary
· Nagaland Innings 1: 167 in 59.1 overs (Yantsothung S Humtsoe 39, Tamma 4/39)
· Arunachal Pradesh Innings 1: 41 in 31.4 overs (Techi Tuma 10, Amongti Longkumer 5/6)
· Arunachal Pradesh Innings 2: 35 in 23.2 overs (Nabam Gania 17, Amongti Longkumer 3/0)
The Vijay Merchant Trophy, the BCCI Under-16 domestic cricket tournament, witnessed an exceptional performance from Nagaland’s bowlers, led by the brilliant Amongti Longkumer, who finished with match figures of 8 wickets for 6 runs.