The players along with dignitaries during the 28th Winter Cricket Challenge on January 7.

DIMAPUR, JANUARY 7 (MExN): LCYO and Elite CC went through to the quarter finals of the 28th Winter Cricket Challenge.
In the first match, Imperials won the toss and opted to field first. LCYO set a target of 172 runs in 20 overs losing 6 wickets. The tops scorers were Rendemo (35), Renben (58) and Chumben (25). In a close chase, Imperials failed to reach the target and LCYO won the match by 19 runs in the 20th over. The top contributers were Khyothungo Patton (32), Abemo Kikon (45), Mhajan Tsanglao (23) and Mhathung (18). Renben Kikon of LCYO was adjudged as the man of the match for his 58 runs.
In the second match, Elite CC won the toss and opted to bat first setting a target of 215 runs, losing just one wicket in 20 Overs.
The two opening batsman Imomemba scored 74, Veri scored 21; while Tapitu scored 94 runs. Rising Stars failed to reach the target and lost the match by a margin of 110 runs losing 8 wickets. The top scorers were Khyolamo (28) and Abel Shitiri (17). Tapitu was adjudged as the man of the match for his 94 runs knock in 32 balls.
January 8 matches
1st match : Phyolumo 11 Vs BBC
2nd match : Rampage CC Vs. NST