Manipur Veteran Cricket; CYCLONE thrash NAPSA by 9 wickets
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 08 2019:
CYCLONE, Thangmeiband rode on Thoithoi's unbeaten 55 runs to thrash NAPSA, Kha Imphal by 9 wickets in a relatively easy league encounter of the ongoing 17th Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament 2019-20 at Langthabal Public Ground today.
After opting to bat first, NAPSA could managed only 117 runs for 10 in 26.5 overs and it was an easy walk for CYCLONE as the team reached the target in just 19.4 overs with 9 wickets left in their hands.
Somorendro was the highest run getter for NAPSA in this match as he managed 17 runs while his team mate Doren and Ratan bagged 16 runs each before they fell down at 117 runs.
Robinson led the bowling attack for CYCLONE and was at his best as he scalped three wickets in his spell of 5 overs while team mates Arun and Romen picked up two wickets each.
In response, Thoithoi shone with the bat as he hit 55 runs in 57 balls and remained not out while Rohindro added 47 runs 47 runs before Sashi came in his place to score 4 runs and joined hands in sending CYCLONE home with ease.
NAPSA's Mahesh took the lone wicket in this innings.
Thoithoi who topscored for CYCLONE in the chase was named man of the match.
DSU, Kwakeithel will meet OSCAR in the next match of the tournament tomorrow.