Match between Tizu Warriors and Dikhu Strikers at Nagaland Cricket Stadium on May 16. (Photo Courtesy: NCA)
CHÜMOUKEDIMA, MAY 16 (MExN): In a closely contested match between Tizu Warriors vs Dikhu Strikers at Nagaland Cricket Stadium on May 16, Tizu Warriors secured a win against the Dikhu Strikers by 16 runs.
Player of the Match, Elina Murru showcased her cricketing prowess, scoring an impressive 84 runs from 58 balls and a wicket. The Warriors posted a challenging total of 174 all out in 32.2 overs. Despite a valiant effort from Jyoti Thapa, who scored 81 runs and took 2 wickets, the Strikers fell short, scoring 158/7. Tsukhenshi’s effective bowling, taking 3 wickets for 47 runs, was pivotal in securing the win for the Warriors.
The action continued at Sovima Cricket Ground, where the Chathe Dazzlers triumphed over the Doyang Queens by 8 wickets.
Najmeen Khatun, with an unbeaten 49 runs, led her team to a comfortable victory and was deservedly named Player of the Match.
The Queens set a target of 122/9, with Watinaro Pongen top-scoring with 48 runs. The Dazzlers reached their target with ease, finishing at 123/2 in 24.4 overs, with Lydia T Murru’s tight bowling conceding only 14 runs for 2 wickets.
