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Wicket Wizards Cricket Club defeated De-Legends CC in the final of the 2nd Trojans Trophy 2021 on 20th December 2021 played at local ground, Zunheboto.

      Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Wicket Wizards set a handsome target of 152 for De-Legends to chase in the stipulated 20 overs. The captain of the Wicket Wizards, Vinoka I Sumi, top scored with 35 runs, partnering with Kanato Aye who contributed 29 runs during their opening stand of 59 runs. Chasing the target, De-Legends CC were bundled out for 127

The winning club went richer with a cash prize of Rs, 50,000 and a trophy and the runners up bagged a cash prize of Rs. 30,000. Hutoho Kiba of De-Legends was declared the man of the tournament for his all-round performance, best bowler award was given to Bablu Qureshi of Wicket Wizards club, Nihuto of De-Legends club was adjudged best fielder and the man of the final match was bagged by Vinoka I Sumi of Wicket Wizards club.

During the closing function, convenor of the tournament, Kinito Jimo thanked the tournament 1st and 2nd cash prize sponsors, Mrs & Mr Arto Jakhalu, Mrs & Dr Bohovi Chophy respectively, Individual award sponsors, Rokato for man of the final match, V/president NCA Herato Sükhalu for best bowler award and providing kits to organizers. He also thanked president NDPP, Khehoshe Yepthomi, Khuheshe Yepthomi, ZDCA and all other departments and individuals for whose contribution the tournament could be a success. President Trojans XX, Hekato Yeptho during his speech promised of higher cash awards and teams in the coming edition next year.

The tournament which was kept suspended for three days by the organizers in solidarity of Oting killings, and commenced on 11th December and culminated on 20th December.

 

(DPRO Zunheboto)