Ranji Trophy: Manipur crush Arunachal by 8 wkts
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 30 2022:
Manipur recorded a comprehensive 8-wicket victory against Arunachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy plate group match played at Lal Bahadur Shahstri Stadium on Friday.
Chasing 188 for win, the state squad resumed Day 4 on 10 for no loss and knocked off the runs in 42.2 overs with eight wickets to spare.
P Prafullomani dazzled with the bat as he led the chase smashing an unbeaten 87 off 55 balls.
B Rahman, who resumed the day on 1 with his opening partner Ronald M, was unbeaten on 55 off 112 balls as Ronald (14) was caught off Sahani's bowling and Langlonyamba (40) got dismissed off Nabam Tempol's delivery.
Manipur's bowler Kishan Singha (2/55, 58 & 6/63), who finished with six Wickets, was adjudged the player of the match.
Earlier, Arunachal scored 233 (all out) in their first innings and 251 (all out) in their second innings.
The state team put their opponents' total (1st innings) in the shade after making 287 (all out).
They then made short work of their target, finishing the task off in style with 198/2 in 42.2 overs.