Meghalaya defeated Manipur by three runs to register their second win in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2026-27 Plate Group in Sovima, Nagaland, on Thursday.
Batting first after winning the toss, Meghalaya posted 103/5 in 20 overs before restricting Manipur to 100/9 to seal a thrilling victory.
Meghalaya were in trouble at 37/4 after nine overs as Manipur’s bowlers dominated the early stages. Neha Hajong (24), Daiaka Warjri (29 not out) and Inda Kharwanniang (21 not out) then led a crucial recovery.
Neha anchored the innings with 24 off 35 balls before falling with Meghalaya at 60/5 in 15 overs. Daiaka and Inda shifted gears in the final five overs, adding 43 runs to take the team to a competitive total.
Daiaka struck an unbeaten 29 off 27 deliveries, while Inda remained unbeaten on 21 off 16 balls.
Chasing 104 for victory, Manipur relied on opener Loidangton Thokchom, who scored 37 off 46 deliveries. However, Meghalaya kept picking up wickets and maintained the pressure with economical bowling to restrict their opponents to 100/9.
Debasmita Dutta led the bowling effort with figures of 2/12, while Ajima Sangma claimed 2/17. Neha Hajong contributed with 1/11 and also effected a run-out.
For her all-round contribution with the bat and ball, Neha was adjudged Player of the Match.
The victory followed Meghalaya’s win over Arunachal Pradesh on Monday. They had suffered a last-ball defeat against Bihar on Tuesday before bouncing back against Manipur.
Meghalaya will next take on hosts Nagaland on Saturday as they continue their Plate Group campaign.
