Nagaland
From Plate to Elite — Nagaland's incredible rise
We may be new, but we play with the heart of warriors.
Rongsen Jonathan
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Warriors of the Hills
Nagaland debuted in the Ranji Trophy in 2018 and their promotion to Elite cricket is one of the more remarkable stories in Indian domestic cricket. The Northeast state competes against teams with decades more history, gaining invaluable experience each season.
The 2025-26 campaign was brutal — five innings defeats and only two draws to show for seven matches. But the Round 7 performance at home against Andhra (366 and 342) showed what this team can produce. Rongsen Jonathan, the veteran captain, and Chetan Bist provided experience, while the younger players learned hard lessons against India's best domestic sides.
Key Players
Veteran captain and Nagaland's all-time leading run-scorer
Experienced bat providing stability to a young lineup
All-Time Record
Nagaland — Warriors Rising
From debut in 2018 to Elite cricket. The journey has just begun.
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