Pakyong, April 12: Mizoram emerged champions of the North East Cricket Development Council (NECDC) Under-23 Women’s Inter-State Tournament 2026 after defeating Nagaland by seven runs in the final held at the Sikkim Cricket Ground on Saturday.
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| Mizoram Under-23 women’s cricket team celebrates after defeating Nagaland to win the NECDC Women’s Inter-State Tournament 2026 at Sikkim Cricket Ground in Pakyong.(Image: DIO Pakyong) |
Batting first, Mizoram posted 75 runs in 20 overs. In response, Nagaland were bowled out for 68 in 17.5 overs, falling short by seven runs in a closely contested final.
Mizoram captain Hmangaihsangi Syhlo delivered an outstanding performance, claiming four wickets for 15 runs and earning the Player of the Match award. Zothansangi Sangi and Lalnunmawii also contributed with two wickets each to help seal the victory.
Syhlo had an exceptional tournament overall, finishing as the Highest Scorer and Player of the Tournament, scoring 100 runs and taking seven wickets. Meanwhile, Roma Subba ended as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 11 wickets.
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The tournament, organised by the Sikkim Cricket Association under the aegis of the North East Cricket Development Council, was held from April 6 to April 11. Teams from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim participated in the competition.
Mizoram’s victory marks a significant achievement for the state’s women’s cricket team in the regional tournament.
