Wokha, December 22 (MExN): Imperials Cricket Club defeated Blue Hill Youth Organisation (BHYO) by 3 wickets while Renegades CC trounced Mt. Tiyi Colony CC by 116 runs to enter the next round of the 21st edition of Winter Cricket Challenge, played at Local Ground, Wokha. In the first match, BHYO won the toss and elected to bat. BHYO batsmen were bowled out in the 20th over of the inning setting up a total of 115 runs. The notable contributors included Zuchobemo – 26 runs, Yambothung – 24, and Chumthungo – 14. Abemo Kikon led the wicket takers with 3 wickets while Lawrence and Mhathung claimed 2 wickets each. In the run chase, the one-time champions Imperials were lifted by a solid half century from Abemo Kikon enabling the team to reach the target in the 20th over of the inning. Man of the match Abemo’s inning of 53 runs consisted of 8 fours and two sixes. Pema Tamang also contributed 28 runs. Tumbemo claimed 3 wickets, Khyothungo claimed 2 wickets while Benri and Abemo claimed one wickets a piece. In the second match, Renegades opting to bat after winning the toss posted a mammoth 205 runs with all the batsmen contributing with the willow. Romokhon – 46, Nayen Hazarika – 43 not out, Renben Murry – 41, Nchumbemo – 38, and Upender Rai – 20 were the contributors for Renegades. Mhonyamo claimed 2 wickets while Randenbemo, Nchumthung and Lichamo claimed a wicket each. Mt. Tiyi CCC batsmen were bundled out in the 18th over of the match for just 89 runs – 116 runs short of the target. Biben was the lone batsman who defied the onslaught of the Renegades bowlers with 24 runs. Three bowlers of Renegades – Renchio, Thechamo and Nayan Hazarika claimed 3 wickets each with Shanjo Murry claiming 1 wicket. Nayan was adjudged Man of the Match for his unbeaten 43 runs and 3 wickets.
