Cricket: MPSC ease to win, KSDO defeat Muvanlai
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 15 2022:
MPSC inflicted a heavy 9-wicket defeat on RCA while K.SDO beat Muvanalai by 3 w rickets in the MNCA Superplate Tournament on Tuesday.
MPSC bundled out RCA fo r a meagre 69 in 20.2 overs ar id they bowled 16 overs to complete their target with 9 wickets to spare at Langthabal Public Ground.
Maibam Bijoykumar led the let hal MPSC attack, claiming 4 wickets in his 6-over spell.
Indraban S Koijam also impressed with the ball by taking 3 wickets and Sarangthem Shangker did his bit with 2 scalps to lay the foundation for MPSC's emphatic victory.
RCA's innings saw Aziz Mirza (14), Bm Sabakhan (13), Imran Khan (10) and Md Aqeel (10) score in double digits.
In reply, MPSC wrapped up their 9-wicket win in 16 overs as Sagolsem was unbeaten on 32, Gelson Thoudam made 24 and Potsangbam Bonem scored 12 not out.
Md Aqeel was the only wicket taker for RCA.
Maibam Bijoykumar, who snapped 4 wickets for MPSC, walked away with the man-of-the-match trophy.
At Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium, KSDO registered a 3-wicket victory over Muvanlai.
Muvanlai, who opted to bat, were bowled out for 103 in 31.1 overs.
Khaikhotinlal Haokip (21) was the highest run-getter in the innings, followed by Haolengou Kipgen (16), Sanjay Kaphle (11) and Nandakumar (10).Muvanlai lost 4 of their wickets to Hamza, 3 to Shah Nawaz, 2 to Shajahan and 1 to Md Shamir Khan.
In response, KSDO achieved their target in 19.3 overs with 3 wickets remaining.
Md Shamir Khan led from the front, scoring 50 off 49 balls as Hamza collected 27 and Abdul Rafique contributed 12 in their triumph.
For Muvanlai, Khaikhotinlal Haokip scalped 4 wickets, Gouminlun Kipgen took 2 and Soorat Kaphle accounted for 1 .
Hamza Rehan was named the man of the match.