Bowler Sunil dazzles as MODEL outplay Al-Ameen by 54 runs
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 17 2023:
Sunil Salam's sensational bowling performance propelled MODEL (Singjamei Chingamakha) to a 54 run win over Al-Ameen (Lilong) in the MNCA Elite Tournament on Friday.
MODEL elected to bat and posted a competitive 216 for 7 .
The Singjamei side's total was built on efforts by Bi-jenkumar Langpoklakpam (60), Thoudam Deepak (43), Robertson Laishram (25), Somorjit Salam (21 not out) and Sunil Salam (6 not out).
In the process, three of MODEL'S batsmen fell prey to Akram Khan while two got dismissed by Habibullah Ahammed and one by Mustaque Mohammed.
In reply, Al-Ameen wilted under pressure exerted by Sunil Salam whose lethal bowling spell helped MODEL stop the opposition's run chase in 35.1 overs for 162.Sunil Salam finished with figures of seven for 21 in 7.1 overs as Dibak Naorem and Bijenkumar Nongmaithem took one wicket apiece in their 54-run triumph.
Fighting efforts by Nawaz (58), Mohd Nasirshah Alam (29) and Khulakpam Shahadat (21) Al-Ameen were not enough for Al-Ameen in their chase.
Courtesy of his seven-wicket haul and unbeaten six, Sunil Salam claimed the man of the match accolade.