Nagaland crush Arunachal by 10 wktsin Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy U23 clash

Nagaland secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over Arunachal Pradesh in the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (Plate Group) U23 multi-day match held from October 26 to 29 at the Sovima Cricket Ground.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Arunachal Pradesh struggled against Nagaland’s disciplined bowling attack and were bundled out for 142 in 63.2 overs. T. Jacob anchored the innings with a resilient 48 off 173 balls, but lacked support from the rest of the lineup. Nagaland’s Anil Gupta led the bowling charge with an impressive 5/37, while Neizekho (3/9) and Kelhousilie Zaputou (2/40) chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.
In response, Nagaland posted 204 in their first innings, gaining a 62-run lead. Keneizetuo Rio top-scored with a composed 53 off 144 deliveries, supported by Kavito’s 43 off 82. Despite a strong spell from Arunachal’s Amarjeet Sharma, who claimed 6/68, Nagaland maintained control.
Arunachal’s second innings saw a dramatic collapse as they were dismissed for just 68 in 33.2 overs. Only Leki Tsering (21 off 43) managed double figures. Neizekho delivered a match-winning performance with a devastating 6/8 in 10.2 overs, while Zaputou added 2/13 to his tally.
Chasing a modest target of 7 runs, Nagaland completed the victory in just 2 overs without losing a wicket. Openers Keneizetuo Rio (5) and Mughavi Sumi (2) sealed the win, underscoring Nagaland’s dominance throughout the match.
This emphatic win reflects Nagaland’s growing prowess at the U23 level, driven by a potent blend of incisive bowling and steady batting.