Zakiesato Memorial Higher Secondary School (ZMHSS) emerged as the champions of the Under-16 Inter School-cum-district selection cricket tournament, Dimapur on Tuesday. In the final, played at Dimapur District Sports Council, ZMHSS defeated Nehal Cricket Academy by 23 runs.
Electing to bat first after winning the toss, ZMHSS scored a huge 176 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. In reply, ZMHSS blowers restricted Nehal Cricket Academy to 153 runs in 18.3 overs. Altogether, 10 teams participated in the tournament, organised under the aegis of Nagaland Cricket Association.
NCA tournament committee member Ahidur Rahman graced the closing ceremony as guest of honour.
In individual’s awards, Gaurav of St. Mary Higher Secondary School was named as the best bowler; Chand Nedaf of Nehal Cricket Academy as best batter; Shyerinlo also from Nehal Cricket Academy as best wicket keeper and the man of the series award was bagged by Shivan of ZMHSS.
The best disciplined team was bagged Little Star Higher Secondary School.