Chumoukedima clinch senior men’s inter district cricket tourney title

Chumoukedima were crowned champions of the Senior Men’s Inter District Tournament 2026 after defeating Dimapur by six wickets in the final at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Chumoukedima on Friday. A disciplined bowling performance followed by a composed batting display sealed their dominant campaign.
Opting to field first, Chumoukedima’s bowlers dismantled Dimapur’s batting lineup, restricting them to just 80 runs in 25.1 overs. Shamphri Terang was the lone resistance, scoring 26 off 34 balls, while the rest of the batting order faltered against relentless pressure. Neizekho Rupreo spearheaded the attack with outstanding figures of 4/16 in 7.1 overs, earning him the Player of the Match award. He was ably supported by Imliwati (3/15) and Ravi Kumar Ram (2/36), ensuring Dimapur never found momentum.
In reply, Chumoukedima chased down the modest target with ease, reaching 85/4 in 17.1 overs. Jonathan Rongsen’s brisk 27 off 21 balls and Aloto Sumi’s 23 off 19 provided stability, guiding the team to victory without major setbacks. Dimapur’s bowlers, Hopongkyu Sangtam (2/23) and Sundram Gupta (2/12), picked up wickets but were unable to defend the low total.
The final result capped off Chumoukedima’s impressive run in the tournament, showcasing their strength across all departments.
In the individual awards, Player of the Tournament was Imliwati Lemtur (Chumoukedima); Best Batsman by Aloto Sumi (Chumoukedima); Best Bowler by Imliwati Lemtur (Chumoukedima); and Best Wicketkeeper by Yugandhar Singh (Chumoukedima).