Veteran T-20 Cricket Tournament : NAPSA beat LCCC in top of table clash, both qualify for semis
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 11 2023:
NAPSA-Kha Imphal defeated LCCC-Lilong Chajing by 6 wickets to top Group B table in the 10th Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament being underway at Luker ground, Imphal West.
With the result, NAPSA finished on top with three wins and a draw while LCCC finished group runners up with three wins.
Both teams eventually qualified for the semi-finals.
LCCC posted a paltry total of 94 runs for 8 wickets in allotted 20 overs and NAPSA chased down the target in 18.3 overs with 6 wickets left to spare.
For LCC, I Jinta (18) and RK Lalit (14) were significant run getters in their innings which saw I Ibobi (2/8) and L Premananda (2/15) claiming two wickets each while maintaining a fine economy.
T Bhogendro, Symon and Puthiba also maintained a good bowling record and shared a wicket apiece to hold LCCC to 94 runs.
In reply, M Thoithoi (20), Symon (26), Bipin (18) and L Premananda (14) made significant contributions to guide NAPSA to a 6 wicket win.
N Sanjit of LCCC claimed three wickets and S Ashok picked one in this innings.
Symon who shone with both the bat and ball was adjudged man of the match.
Later in the day, KCC racked up 119 runs for 9 in 20 overs and restricted YUCC to 94 for 7 for the 25 run victory.
N Devkanta starred with a commendable knock of 54-ball 57 as YUCC's M Tomba claimed two wickets and T Mani grabbed two.
In reply, H Sunil (28) and K Kenedy (25) gave YUCC a good start but their innings got throttled tremendously after their departure and eventually wrapped up the chase at 94 runs.
Bijoy of KCC managed two wickets as five of his compatriots claimed a wicket apiece.
N Devkanta who struck a half century and picked up a wicket was adjudged man of the match.
Tomorrow's matches
CYCLONE vs CHAMP
YPHU vs UCC .