KCC defeat ESU by 21 runs in Superplate Tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 18 2023:
KCC beat ESU by 21 runs in the MNCA Superplate Tournament at Kongba Khu-nou Dhobi Lampak, Imphal East on Saturday.
Asked to bat, KCC set up a challenging total of 222/7 in 38 overs with the help of Nameirakpam Arbin (52), Wahengbam Somorjit (38), Nongmaithem Dijaraj (38), Keisham Mranojit (30) and Kisan Wahengbam (20) .
KCC then bowled out ESU in 36 overs for 201 as Oliver's 61 and Nishikanta's 54 went in vain.
Yumnam Sheiteendra was the chief destroyer for KCC whose eight-over spell earned him four wickets.
Kisan Wahengbam impressed with two scalps while Keisham Basantaku-mar, Wahengbam Somorjit and Kongbrailakpam Sanjit took one each in their 21 - run triumph.
Earlier, Mehul Shreth and Sanatomba picked up two wickets apiece while Chitaranjan and Nishikanta bagged one each for ESU.
Wahengbam Somorjit was named the man of the match for his 33 runs and one wicket.