KCC, RCA triumph in Superplate cricket
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 07 2022:
KCC (Kongba Bazar) and RCA (Lilong) registered contrasting victories in the 1st MNCA Superplate Tournament on Monday.
KCC notched up a convincing 5-wicket win over Muvanlai (New Lambulane) at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium.
Electing to bat, Muvanlai were reduced to 143/9 in the stipulated 40 overs.
Khaikhotinlal Haokip, who scored an unbeaten 48, was the lone bright spot in Muvanlai's poor innings as Seihboi Vaiphei (14), Haolengou Kipgen (13), Thangtingou Sitlhou (10) and Md Aslam (10) fell cheaply.
In reply, KCC achieved the target in 29.1 overs for the loss of five wickets.
Kseisham Mranojit led their successful run chase, collecting 51, with valuable contributions from Nongmaithem Dijaraj (34) and Nameirakpam Sanjit (23).For Muvanlai, Khaikhotinlal Haokip grabbed two wickets and Soorat Kaphei, Avinash Asmali and L Thangsuanlian took one each.
Earlier, Sandeep Kumar and Hijam Boba claimed two scalps each as Loktongbam Ozzy, Kongbrailakpam Sanjit, Rohen, Ningombam Tony and Chumthao Dk accounted for a one wicket each for KCC.
At Oriental College Ground, RCA beat YUCC (Kwakeithel Moirangpurel) by 16 runs.
RCA were all out for 174 in 36.5 overs but they managed to defend their total courtesy of their disciplined bowling display.
Syed Hussain (53) and Imran khan (28) were key performers in their innings.
RCA bowled out YUCC for 158 in 35.1 overs to secure a 16-run triumph.
Naesh and Rajak claimed bagged two wickets, with Aziz Mirza, Saba Khan, Md Iliyas Khan and Afjal Khan chipping in with one apiece in their victory.