Dimapur, April 6 (MExN): Team Nagaland today entered the semifinals of the 6th M.P. Verma Inter-State Invitation Cup at Patna. Nagaland lost to Bihar by 26 runs but topped the group table by having a better net run rate in the league matches. Earlier Nagaland spinner Tahmeed Rahman took 5 wickets for 43 runs to restrict Bihar to modest total of 185 in 40 overs. Imliwati Lemtur scored 65 runs but Nagaland fell short by 26 runs. The semifinal match will be played on April 11 at Patna with the topper of another group. Score: Bihar (CAB) 185 for 9 in 40 overs [Abishek – 51 runs, Rajib Khan – 22; Tahmeed Rahman 5/43] Team Nagaland: 159 all out in 37.3 overs [Imliwati – 65, Nagaho Chishi-22; Abishek-3wkts]
