THAU, PTRC victorious in Women's T-20 Trophy
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 15 2023:
THAU hammered AKSDO by 177 runs while PTRC got the better of PTCC by 46 runs in Saturday's fixtures of the MNCA Women's T-20 Trophy at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium.
THAU posted 205/2 in their 20 overs after electing to bat first courtesy of Kalpana Keisham, who hit an unbeaten 104 off 62 balls, Monica Ningthoujam (54 (not out), Setemy Brahmacharimayum (25) and Niruta Thoudam (6) .
THAU then produced a lethal bowling display to bundle out AKSDO for a mere 28 in 8.5 overs.
Niruta, who led the attack, finished with three scalps as Priyanshee Hanglem and Meri Keithellakpam picked up two wickets each, with Bunty Khoibam chipping in with one in their emphatic win.
Kalpana Keisham (104 not out) walked away with the player of the match trophy.
Earlier in the day, PTRC beat PTCC by 46 runs in a Patsoi derby in Group A .
PTRC batted first and scored 115/9 with the help of Loidangton Thokchom (39), Kiranbalal Palujam (22), Bi-nomala Chanu (16) and Ranjita Koijam (14).In the process, the team lost two wickets to Angoubi and one each to Mangalsana, Bandana, Sanaloo and Prena.
In reply, PTCC succumbed to pressure exerted by PTRC bowlers as they could manage only 69/9 despite playing the full 20 overs.
Kiran (14 and Mangalsana (12) the only batters with double-digit scores in their run chase.
PTRC's victory was set up by Konsam Sayatombi, who took three wickets, Tolika Laitonjam and RK Linthoingambi who both got two scalps, and Manimacha Angom and Ranjita Koijam who bagged one each.