Our Correspondent
Kohima | March 22
The 3rd 10-Northern Angami T20 Bash 2016 got underway here today with 16 participating team at Kohima Village Ground, Ziekezou.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Thejawhelie Gregory Sote, State Mission Director SSA Nagaland as Chief Guest.
The chief guest, in his speech, hailed the constituency MLA for the zeal and enthusiasm exhibited towards the youth of the constituency.
He also encouraged the players to set their sight on bigger opportunities since cricket is growing rapidly as a global sport.
Hailed as one of the finest cricket tournaments in the state, the tournament is also perhaps, the only local cricket tournament with giant LED screen displaying live scores and third umpire decisions.
The tournament will continue till April 6, during which 16 teams representing different sectors of the constituency will undergo some gruelling league matches.
After the league stages, the top 2 teams from all the four groups will qualify for the quarterfinals.
In the first day’s play, Upper Bayavü Sixers upset defending champions High School Daredevils while Lower Bayavü Giants cruised to a comfortable victory over Lower L. Khel Vikings.
Brief scores:
Daredevils 164/9 in 20 overs [Anga 46, Aduo 33; Mhonbemo – 4/27]
Sixers 165/9 in 19.5 overs [Vikato 52, Kamal 43; Aso 2/28]
Man of the match – Vikato
Vikings 120/7 in 20 overs [Meren 32; Dipebe 3/20]
Giants 122/1 in 10.1 overs [Tapitu 78; Akang 1/22]
Man of the match - Tapitu
Matches for March 23
Rokabozou/Sepfüzou Challengers vs Upper L. Khel Riders (@7am)
Tsütuo Knights vs P. Khel Eagles (@10:30am)
Peraciezie Royals vs Zienuobadze Highflyers (@2pm)
