DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): The U-16 Inter-School Cricket Tournament 2026 of the Dimapur District Cricket Association (DDCA) got underway with three matches played on the opening day (Wednesday), witnessing impressive performances from Blooming Cricket Academy, Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School and S.D. Jain Higher Secondary School.
In the opening match, Blooming CA defeated St. Mary Higher Secondary School by 20 runs. Batting first, Blooming CA posted 128 for seven in 20 overs, with Sukur Ali scoring 34 runs and Shekar Sharma remaining unbeaten on 20. Ayan Shaikh was the pick of the bowlers for St. Mary, claiming five wickets.
In reply, St. Mary were bowled out for 108 in 16.4 overs despite a fighting half-century from skipper Ayush Giri, who scored 50 off 29 deliveries.
In the second match, Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School registered a dominant eight-wicket victory over Christian Higher Secondary School. A brilliant bowling performance by Kunal Choudhary restricted Christian HSS to 35 for eight in nine overs. Ram Janaki made light work of the chase, reaching 37 for two in just four overs to seal the victory.
In the third match, S.D. Jain Higher Secondary School defeated Bharat 11 by three wickets. Batting first, Bharat 11 were bowled out for 92 in 17.4 overs, with Kunal Kumar and Yash Chetry contributing 18 runs each. Aryan Yadav played a key role with the ball for S.D. Jain.
Chasing 93 for victory, S.D. Jain reached 95 for seven in 14 overs, guided by an unbeaten 36 off 32 deliveries from Pawan to secure the win.
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