Tripura wins Vinoo Mankad Trophy Plate defeating Mizoram
Tripura secured victory in the Under 19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy Plate final by defeating Mizoram by four wickets at KIIT Cricket Stadium.
Hosted by the Odisha Cricket Association, the climactic match of the BCCI domestic season 2026-27 concluded on Sunday across two venues in Bhubaneswar.
Mizoram won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a target of 167 runs before being bowled out in 48.2 overs. Mapuia led the scoring for Mizoram with a strong 62 runs off 87 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes, while Dinpuia contributed 27 runs from 43 deliveries. Tripura bowlers Deep Deb and Saptadeep Datta restricted the opposition effectively by taking two wickets each, with Deb maintaining a low economy rate of 2.25 across his 9.2 overs.
Tripura chases target for championship win
Chasing 168, Tripura reached 170 for the loss of six wickets in 46 overs to claim the championship. Ayaan Roy anchored the successful run chase with an unbeaten 45 from 53 balls, earning him Player of the Match honors. Siddhartha Debnath supported the innings with a steady 40 off 67 deliveries. Remtluanga claimed two wickets for Mizoram, allowing only 17 runs in his six overs, but the effort fell short of defending the total.
Meghalaya standout Gaurav Narleng received Player of the Series recognition for his consistent performances throughout the tournament. Hosting this prominent junior competition reinforces Odisha’s growing reputation as a key destination for national cricket events.