22/08/2026
T20 Cricket Championship highlights
Itanagar Cricket Club and DPCA Register Impressive Victories in Matches 11 and 12
**Itanagar, August 22:** The 6th Edition Arunachal Club T20 Championship 2026-27 continued to produce exciting cricketing action as Itanagar Cricket Club (ICC) and Donyi Polo Cricket Academy (DPCA) emerged victorious in Match No. 11 and Match No. 12 respectively at the AIOC Ground, Itanagar.
# # # **Match No. 11: Itanagar Cricket Club Beat Caden Cricket Club by 8 Wickets**
In the first encounter of the day, Itanagar Cricket Club produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Caden Cricket Club by eight wickets. After winning the toss and electing to field, ICC's bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to restrict Caden Cricket Club to 121/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
For Caden Cricket Club, Teshi Tiku played a fighting knock of 55 runs from 46 balls, while Jesh contributed 25 runs. However, ICC's bowling unit maintained regular pressure and prevented the opposition from building any major partnerships. Darge Bagra, Yomge Tasar and Rominson were particularly effective, picking up two wickets each, with Darge conceding just 17 runs from his four-over spell.
Chasing 122 for victory, Itanagar Cricket Club came out with clear intent. Chera Mapu provided a breathtaking start, smashing 42 runs from only 17 deliveries, including two fours and five towering sixes. Captain Biki Kumar II then played a composed and unbeaten knock of 44 from 23 balls, ensuring that ICC remained firmly in control of the chase.
However, one of the most special highlights of the match was the innings played by Suraj Tayam.* Coming into bat after the fall of the second wicket, Suraj Tayam displayed excellent composure, confidence and timing to remain unbeaten on 27 runs from 22 deliveries. His innings included five beautifully struck boundaries and helped guide ICC safely towards the target. At a stage where the team needed calmness and assurance to finish the chase, he played the role perfectly, combining sensible cricket with attractive stroke play.
The unbeaten partnership between Biki Kumar II and Suraj Tayam ensured that there were no further setbacks, as ICC reached 122/2 in just 12.1 overs to seal an emphatic eight-wicket victory.
Chera Mapu Got Man of The Match Award for his brilliant performance.
The Man of the Match award of the first match was presented by Smti. Moromi Kino Tayam, adding a special touch to the post-match presentation ceremony. The encounter once again showcased ICC's strength as a well-balanced unit, with their bowlers setting up the victory before the batters completed the job in impressive fashion.
*Match No. 12: DPCA Outclass AIOC by 40 Runs*
The second match of the day saw Donyi Polo Cricket Academy take on AIOC in another keenly contested encounter. DPCA won the toss and elected to bat first. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, they managed to post a fighting total of 103 before being bowled out in 18.5 overs.
MD Akib was the leading contributor with a quick 22 from just 13 balls, striking two fours and two sixes. Aman Kumar added 16 runs, while Gedak Ete contributed 14. For AIOC, Lalit Deva produced an outstanding bowling performance, claiming four wickets for only nine runs in 3.5 overs. Pasang Norbu and Tsering Tashi also picked up two wickets each.
Defending a modest target, DPCA's bowlers came out with tremendous determination and completely changed the course of the contest. Their disciplined and aggressive bowling attack dismantled the AIOC batting line-up, bowling them out for just 63 runs in 13.1 overs and securing a convincing 40-run victory.
Yowa Topu led from the front with a superb spell of 4/22 in four overs, while Sanoj Panwar was simply exceptional, taking three wickets for only three runs in his two overs. MD Akib and Mojahid Khan also contributed with a wicket each as DPCA's bowlers combined brilliantly to defend their total.
For AIOC, Pasang Norbu remained unbeaten on 14 runs, while Tsering Tashi scored 11, but the DPCA bowlers never allowed the chase to gain momentum. The victory highlighted DPCA's fighting spirit and their ability to defend even a challenging total through collective teamwork and disciplined bowling.
Yowa Topu got Man of The Match for his outstanding bowling performance.
The *Man of the Match award for the second encounter was presented by Shri Suraj Tayam, President of Itanagar Cricket Club and Tournament Director of the 6th Edition Arunachal Club T20 Championship 2026-27*. The presentation ceremony celebrated another exciting day of cricket and recognised the outstanding individual performances that continue to make the tournament increasingly competitive.
With Match No. 11 witnessing ICC's dominant eight-wicket triumph and Match No. 12 ending in DPCA's impressive 40-run victory, the 6th Edition Arunachal Club T20 Championship 2026-27 continues to offer thrilling moments, remarkable performances and unforgettable cricketing action.
