MNCA Superplate Tournament: PTCC inch closer to semis with fifth straight victory
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 17 2023:
PTCC, Patsoi Part III bolstered their chances of qualifying the semi-final knock-out stage by securing a 4 wicket win over FORCE-Kshetrigao for their fifth Group A victory in the 2nd MNCA Superplate Tournament.
FORCE opted to bat first at Kongba Khunou Dhobi Lampak after winning the toss but were bundled out for a paltry total of 112 runs in 24.5 overs by PTCC who eased to the target in 17.2 overs with 4 wickets left to spare.
FORCE's top orders were rocked with Arshad Ali Shah getting run out for 1 run before Sohail Akram swept three successive wickets in two in the 7th over to reduce them to 16 for 4 in 8.3 overs.
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Dominic Moirangthem of PTCC then removed Riyaz Khan (1) and Najir Ali (0) both in the 19th over to leave FORCE struggling at 65 for 7 before Naorem Victory bowled out Saddam Ahmed Shah for 45 runs for the 8th wicket in the last delivery of the 20th over.
Sohail Akram then bowled out Tashib Alam (12) and Md Sarif Alam (16) to complete his fifer (5/11 in 7.5 overs) and end the FORCE's innings.
In the chase, PTCC also lost wickets in regular intervals and slipped to 76 for 6 in 13.5 overs but Dominic Moirangthem (35 not out) and Sohail Akram (10 not out) ensured the team a comfortable win in 17.2 overs.
Sohail Akram who snared five wickets and picked up 10 runs in the chase was adjudged man of the match.
Tomorrow's matches
ESU vs YUCC at Dhobi Lampak
RCA vs TCMDC at Khangabok Part III Cherapur .