MNCA Elite Tourney : REYS beat Al-Ameen by 5 wickets for second relegation round win
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 12 2021:
REYS, Nagamapal rode on exemplary bowling performances from Rishikanta and Pradeep to secure a 5 wicket win against Al-Ameen in their second relegation round fixture of the 5th MNCA Elite Tournament at Luwangpokpa Cricket Ground, Luwangsangbam.
The win also helped REYS to relieve themselves from relegation scare.
Al-Ameen won the toss and opted to bat first but a bowling combination of Rishikanta (3/13 in 8 overs) and Pradeep (3/2 in 2.2 overs) wreaked havoc and forced Al-Ameen to bundle out for 61 within 26.2 overs of the stipulated 40 overs.
Md Al-Basid with 13 runs was the best Al-Ameen had today in their innings wherein Jitender of REYS also bagged two wickets and Bishorjit clinched a single.
Al-Ameen's Mustaque bowled well to threaten REYS in the chase and despite him enjoying a four wicket haul, REYS collected 65 runs for 5 in 15.1 overs for the second win.
Jayenta remained not out on 22 in this innings after Mintuchandra added 19 runs to build early momentum.
Th Rishikanta who led REYS's bowling attack and claimed three wickets, was named man of the match.
THAU, Thangmeiband will play YWC, Langthabal in the fourth relegation round match tomorrow at the same venue (Luwangpokpa Cricket Ground) .