1st 10 Northern Angami – 1 T20 Championship

MLA Khriehu Liezietsu and others with the participants of the inaugural match on April 21. (Morung Photo)
 
Our Correspondent
Kohima | April 21

The 1st 10 Northern Angami –1 T20 Championship 2014, themed 'Bat for Unity' got underway here today at Government High School Ground, Kohima under the aegis of Brotherhood Group.

Vipralhou Kesiezie, director SCERT inaugurated the tournament, which will go on till April 30.
Altogether, 20 teams are taking part in the tournament.

Earlier, Jamite Jamir, technical director, administered oath to the participating teams while the inaugural function was chaired by Elvis Mepfhü-o. The welcome address was delivered by the organizing committee convenor Thepfuhulie Belho. Pastor Kevichalie Metha, assistant pastor Peraciezie Baptist Church prayed for the programme, while special numbers were presented by Kenei Mepfhü-o and Neikuo Khezhie.

The inaugural function also witnessed special appearance from Kohima Orphanage.
The tournament was initiated by MLA Khriehu Liezietsu, advisor New & Renewable Energy and Music Task Force. The main objective of the tournament is to encourage and unearth the talents of the youth of the area. It also aims to build friendship, trust and understanding among different communities residing in the 10th Northern Angami-1 area.

The tournament's purpose is to promote unity and brotherhood. The champion will win Rs. 50,000 while the runners up will be awarded Rs. 25,000. There will also be prizes for outstanding individual performance.
 
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1ST 10 NORTHERN ANGAMI-1 T20 CHAMPIONSHIP 2014

DAY – 1 RESULTS
FIRST MATCH
PERACIEZIE ROYALS vs MIDDLE BAYAVÜ LIONS (GROUP D)
•    Peraciezie Royals won toss and elected to field
•    Middle Bayavü Lions scored 172 runs losing 7 wickets in 20 overs
•    Man of the match Kongba Chungphong scored 72 runs off 32 balls
•    Kehouneilie of Peraciezie Royals took 3 wickets giving off 19 runs
•    Peraciezie Royals scored only 83 runs losing 8 wickets in 20 overs
•    MIDDLE BAYAVÜ WON BY 89 RUNS REGISTERING 3 POINTS

SECOND MATCH
MISSION DUKES vs TSÜTUO KNIGHTS (GROUP C)
•    Tsütuo Knights won toss and elected to field
•    Mission Dukes scored 184 runs losing 8 wickets in 20 overs
•    Man of the match Diethozo scored 52 runs off 36 balls
•    Kevi of Mission Dukes scored 32 runs off 42 balls
•    Tsütuo Knights scored 101 runs (all out) in 16.3 overs
•    MISSION DUKES WON BY 83 RUNS REGISTERING 3 POINTS

FIXTURE 22ND 2014
Upper Bayavü Sixers vs High School Daredevils (7:00 am)
Chede Strikers vs P. Khel Eagles (11:00 am)
L. Khel Riders vs Dapfhü United (2:00 pm)