Manipur beat Nagaland to lift Cooch Behar Trophy (Plate)

Manipur lifted the Cooch Behar Trophy (Plate) title with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Nagaland in the final played at the Sovima Cricket Ground from December 24 to 27, 2027.
Nagaland, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, were bundled out for 129 in 46.2 overs. Shyerinlo Thong top-scored with 41 runs, but Manipur’s bowling duo Rain (5/8) and Naesh (4/11) dismantled the batting line-up with relentless accuracy. In reply, Manipur posted 170 in 41.5 overs, gaining a crucial first-innings lead. The innings was anchored by Lucky’s brisk 55, while Nagaland’s Yashimeren Jamir produced a sensational spell, claiming 9 wickets for 47 runs, keeping his side in contention.
Nagaland’s second innings mirrored their earlier struggle, as they managed only 115 in 54.5 overs. Samir Ali (31) and Aloto Sumi (29) offered resistance, but Manipur’s disciplined attack, led by Naesh (4/38), restricted them to a modest target.
Chasing 75 runs for victory, Manipur reached 77/3 in 19.4 overs. Despite early breakthroughs from Darsh Choudhary (2/27), the composed partnership between Alikarim (23)* and Sougaijam (20)* guided Manipur to a comfortable finish, sealing the Plate championship.