MCA Elite Cricket Tournament CYCLONE secure 94 run victory over THAU
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 21 2018:
CYCLONE, Thangmeiband today produced a superb batting performance to beat Thangmeiband by 94 runs in a Group A league match of the ongoing 4th MCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Tournament 2018 organised under the aegis of Manipur Cricket Association at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium, Luwangsangbam.
The day went to Bikash, Narsingh and Akshay Kumar as they struck half centuries to help CYLCONE set up a huge target of 221 runs.
Bikash made an impressive start today smashing an unbeaten 67 runs off 44 balls while Narsingh posted another 63 runs facing a total of 86 balls in the first inning.
Akshay Kumar who received the man of the match title latter also came heavily on THAU as he punished the bowlers of THAU hitting up a total of 62 runs in 59 balls and helped reach 220 runs for 5 in 40 overs.
Sanjit of THAU was able to pick 2 wickets in this inning while Babu and Chitaranjan claimed one each.
In reply, THAU slumped to a paltry 126 runs for 10 in 33 overs.
Gelson who struck 32 runs in 51 balls was the best THAU had today.
Kishan of CYCLONE proved disastrous as he enjoyed a four wicket haul while Akshay Kumar dismissed 3 crucial wickets in this inning.
Rabikanta and Babu also struck 31 runs and 12 runs each in this inning for THAU.
Bikash of CYCLONE also claimed 2 wicket in this inning and helped his team to secure a 94 run victory.
CHAMP, Khagempalli will meet TRAU, Kwakeithel in a Group B league match tomorrow at the same ground.