Shillong, April 15: The Benjamin Diengdoh Memorial U-16 Girls Inter-School cum Cluster Cricket Tournament 2025 got off to a fiery start as Mawsynram Cluster registered a commanding 151-run victory over Pongtung Cluster in the opening match.
The match, held under sunny skies, saw Pongtung winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Mawsynram’s batters rose to the occasion, posting a solid 159/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Leading the charge was Eliza Lyngdoh, who smashed an impressive 55 off 39 balls.
On the bowling front, Saramanbha Khongsit stood out for Pongtung, claiming 3 wickets for 20 runs in her 4-over spell.In response, Pongtung’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure, managing just 9 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 7 overs.
Eliza Lyngdoh turned destroyer with the ball as well, producing a sensational spell of 4 overs, taking 9 wickets for just 10 runs. Saramanbha Khongsit was the top scorer for Pongtung with 2 runs off 16 deliveries.Eliza Lyngdoh was named Player of the Match for her all-round brilliance, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting tournament.
The emphatic win by Mawsynram Cluster not only sets the tone for their campaign in the Benjamin Diengdoh Memorial U-16 Girls Inter-School cum Cluster Cricket Tournament 2025 but also highlights the rising standard of grassroots cricket among young girls in the region. Eliza Lyngdoh’s all-round masterclass – a gritty half-century with the bat followed by a stunning nine-wicket haul – was a performance to remember and will surely inspire many budding cricketers watching from the sidelines.
