PCC off to flying start as Men's U-19 one day tourney kicks off
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 21 2023:
PCC (Mayai Koibi) made a rousing start to their campaign with a nine-wicket hammering of SHADOW (Thangmeiband) in the opening match of the 1st MNCA Men's U-19 One Day Tournament at Oriental College on Friday.
PCC opted to field first and reduced SHADOW to 92/8 in 20 overs, with Pravin Kumar taking two wickets and Ajay Mahto Kumar, Jeetan Khatiwada, Laitonjam Anjan, Ansh Lairenjam and Mairembam Lucky accounting for one wicket apiece.
In their innings, Paras Sharma (33), Dennis (14), Naoshekpam Manglemba (11) and Guite Khualminlian (11) where the batters who could score in double digits for SHADOW.
In reply, PCC needed 14.4 overs to overhaul the target as Takhelmayum Vikash (62 not out) and Ajay Mahto Kumar (15 not out) guided their side to a comprehensive victory after opener Max Waropkpam (6) got caught off Reolin Oinam's bowling.
Takhelmayum Vikash was adjudged the man of the match for his unbeaten 62 off 44 balls.