Elite cricket: Somorjit's six-for helps MODEL crush CRAU by 105 runs
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 12 2023:
Somorjit scalped six wickets as MODEL (Singjamei) claimed a monumental 105-run win over CRAU (Khamnam Bazar) in Sunday's action of the 7th MNCA Elite Tournament at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium.
The Singjamei side opted to bat first but their innings wasn't as productive as their bowling.
They were dismissed for 157 in 33 overs.
Sunil Nongmaithem (33), Maisnam Tejkumar (28), Robertson Laishram (18), Dibak Naorem (17), Langlonyambam M (15) and Thoudam Deepak (11) were the contributors in double figures for MODEL.
It looked like the game could go either way until the MODEL bowlers were in action, wiping out CRAU's batting lineup for a meagre 52 in 17 overs.
Somorjit Salam emerged as the star performer as his five-over spell earned him six scalps.
He also bowled two maidens and conceded just seven runs.
In addition to Somorjit's heroics, Loukrakpam Superjit Singh and Sunil Salam picked up two wickets each in their remarkable victory.
Earlier, Ayekpam Uttam and Lamabam Ajay snapped three wickets apiece while Takhellambam Kala Singh and Heisnam Joyhenba Meitei took two each for CRAU.
Somorjit Salam took home the man of the match trophy for his six-wicket haul.