Vijay Hazare Trophy
Nagaland delivered a commanding performance to defeat Mizoram by 177 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (Plate) List A match played at JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi, on December 29.
Opting to bat first, Nagaland amassed a formidable 399/4 in 50 overs, the second-highest total of the ongoing season. The innings was anchored by Nischal D’s explosive 182 off 130 balls and Sedezhalie’s composed 124 off 118 balls, a partnership that combined aggression with technical assurance to put Nagaland in complete control.
In reply, Mizoram faltered under the towering target, finishing at 222 in 42 overs. Despite a valiant 104 off 105 balls by Sahil Reza, the chase lacked partnerships and momentum. Nagaland’s disciplined bowling attack, spearheaded by Imliwati (3/35) and Akavi (3/36), ensured a comprehensive victory. The result underscored Nagaland’s dominance with both bat and ball, marking one of their most emphatic wins of the 2025–26 season.
BRIEF SCORES:
Nagaland 399/4 (50 overs): Nischal D – 182 (130), Sedezhalie – 124 (118);
Mizoram: Sahil Reza – 104 (105). For Nagaland bowlers: Imliwati – 3/35 (10.0) and Akavi – 3/36 (9.0) and Mizoram bowlers: Karthik C A – 2/82 (10.0)
Meanwhile, in Jaipur, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who was carried off on a stretcher on Friday, made a dramatic comeback to smash an unbeaten 68 as Mumbai completed a hat-trick of wins with a nine-wicket victory over Chhattisgarh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Monday.
Angkrish, who was rushed to SDMH Hospital after a heavy fall while attempting a difficult catch against Uttarakhand and suffered an injury just below the neck, batted fluently to help Mumbai overhaul the modest target of 143 in just 24 overs.
The 21-year-old’s 66-ball unbeaten 68 was laced with six fours and two sixes.
“Thanks to our team physio Dr Suresh Kumar and lots of medicine, I managed to recover quickly after a nasty fall. It was a challenging last few days, but I’m happy to come up with a fine innings today,” Angkrish told TOI.
SCORES: Chhattisgarh 142 in 38.1 overs (Amandeep Khare 63; Shams Mulani 5-31, Shardul Thakur 4-31) lost to Mumbai 144/1 in 24 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 68*) by 9 wickets.