THAU win MNCA Women's U-19 One Day Trophy
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 30 2022:
THAU (Thangmeiband) served up a comprehensive 8-wicket victory against PTCC in the final of the 1st MNCA Women's U-19 One Day Trophy at PTRC Ground, Patsoi on Wednesday.
PTCC opted to bat but they found themselves at the receiving end of THAU's fine bowling attack that-dismissed them for 119 in 27.3 overs.
In the innings, Lourembam Prena (36) and Niruka (15) turned out to be the only batters who got into double figures.
Priyanshee Hanglem and Niruta Thoudam wreaked havoc on the PTCC batting lineup as the THAU duo bowled well to finish with 3 wickets each.
Bunty Khoibam also impressed with 2 scalps while Nilopher Tokpam and Sophiya Chanu Naoroibam chipped in with 1 wicket each for the Thangmeiband side.
In their run chase, THAU needed 19.5 overs to complete the chase as unbeaten knocks from Niruta Thoudam (49) and Seterny Brahmacharimayum (43) guided their team to a huge win for their title.
THAU lost 2 wickets in the process.
For PTCC, Thoudam Mangalsana took a wicket.
Niruta thoudam, courtesy of her stellar all-round performance over the course of the tournament, scooped woman of the series, highest wicket-taker and woman of the final match awards.
Seterny claimed the highest run-scorer accolade.
Champions THAU pocketed Rs 30,000 in prize money while runners-up PTCC received Rs 20,000 .