Ganga hits ton to steer THAU to big win in MNCA Women's One Day Trophy opener
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 16 2022:
Waikhom Ganga smashed an unbeaten century to guide THAU (Thangmeiband) to a thumping 8-wicket victory over PTRC (Patsoi) on the first day of the 2nd MNCA Women's One Day Trophy at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium on Friday.
PTRC, who elected to bat, were restricted to 166 for 6 in the stipulated 35 overs.
RK Linthoingambi Devi led the PTRC innings where she scored an impressive 82 off 68 balls, with notable contributions from Ranjita Koijam (21) and Kiranbalal (21).Powered by Waikhom Ganga's blistering unbeaten 109 off 68 balls, THAU completed their run chase in 22.5 overs losing two wickets in the process.
Kalpana Keisham (21) and Ronibala Chanu Thokchom (12 not out) were other contributors in the Thangmeiband side's resounding win in their campaign opener.
For PTRC, Linthoingambi Chanu Laishram and Konsam Sayatombi took one wicket each.
Earlier, THAU bowled well to reduce their opponents to 166/6 courtesy of Milan Chanu Yambem who picked up two wickets while Waikhom Ganga, Biruta Thoudam and Aishwarika Chanu Moirangthem bagged one each.