THAU crowned champions of 2nd MNCA Women's T-20 Trophy
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 21 2023:
THAU-Thangmeiband overpowered PTRC-Patsoi by 9 wickets to claim the title of the 2nd MNCA Women's T-20 Trophy organised by Manipur Cricket Association at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium.
PTRC had to regret their decision to bat first as they were humbled for a paltry total of 95 runs for 7 wickets in their innings by THAU who eased to the victory in just 13.4 overs at the cost of 1 wicket.
PTRC had a positive start with Ranjita Devi Koijam (19) and RK Linthoingambi (29) forging a first wicket partnership of 49 runs in 7.3 overs but Linthoingambi's departure marked the turning point as the team lost six more wickets including two run outs in regular intervals before the innings ended with 95 runs on the board.
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Meri Keithellakpam emerged wrecker-in-chief for THAU claiming three wickets and leaking only 12 runs in her spell of 4 overs and eventually fetched the woman of the match accolade.
Monica Ningthoujam in the meantime finished with the bowling figures of 2/8 in 4 overs.
Chasing 96 for the win, Seterny Brahmacharimayum and Kalpana Keisham collected 92 runs together in 12.4 overs before Kalpana got stumped of RK Linthoingambi's bowling for 38 runs.
Kalpana's knock include 4 fours and 1 six.
Seterny (45 not out off 46 balls, 7 fours) and Niruta Thoudam (6 not out off 5 balls, 1 six) then fired THAU to 99 for the comfortable win.
Winners THAU were feted with a cash prize of Rs 30,000 and a trophy as the runners up PTRC settled for Rs 20,000 .
Player of the final match, Meri of THAU was encouraged with a cash prize of Rs 1,000 as compatriots Keisham Kalpana (181 runs in 5 innings) and Niruta Thoudam (10 wickets in 5 innings) emerged highest run scorer and highest wicket taker respectively and were feted with cash prize of Rs 1,500 each.
RK Linthoingambi of PTRC was on the other hand adjudged player of the series for her knock of 164 runs and 8 scalps in her name in 5 innings and received a cash reward of Rs 2,000 and a trophy.