Dimapur emerged as champions of the 6th G. Rio Trophy Men’s U19 Inter District Tournament 2026, defeating Kohima by 5 wickets in the final at Sovima Cricket Ground. A disciplined bowling performance followed by a composed chase ensured Dimapur lifted the title in a convincing manner.
Kohima – Innings: 74 all out in 26.2 overs
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Kohima struggled to build momentum against a sharp Dimapur bowling attack and were bowled out for 74 runs.
Imkongtemsu was the top scorer with a patient 17 off 58 balls, but lacked support from the rest of the batting lineup.
Dimapur’s bowlers dominated proceedings, with Samir Ali (3/14), Yashimeren Jamir (3/9), and Raja Kumar (3/20) sharing the wickets and dismantling the Kohima innings with precision.
Dimapur – Innings: 77/5 in 23.3 overs
Chasing a modest target of 75, Dimapur approached the innings steadily and reached 77/5 in 23.3 overs.
Shivam top-scored with 18 off 35 balls, guiding the chase despite a few middle-order setbacks.
Kohima’s bowlers showed resilience, with Solomon Awungshi (3/14) and Sangtsulen Tshunlerii (2/28) picking up wickets, but the target proved too small to defend.
Player of the match in the final was Yashimeren Jamir (Dimapur), the player of the tournament was Solomon Awungshi (Kohima), the best batsman was Aloto Sumi (Chümoukedima), the best bowler was Medempok Pongen (Dimapur), and the best wicket keeper was Tachuye Trakha (Kohima).
Dimapur’s title-winning campaign capped off an exciting edition of the tournament, highlighting the emerging talent across districts and the growing competitiveness of youth cricket in the region.
