T Subol T20 Cricket : CHAMP earn 3 wicket victory in thriller
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 30 2019:
CHAMP, Khagempalli held their nerve as they sealed a three wicket victory making a hard work in the very last over after NAPSA had set a target of 132 runs in a Group B league match of the ongoing 4th T Subol Memorial T20 Veteran Cricket at Langthabal Public Ground today.
NAPSA, Kha Imphal which won the toss and opted to bat first, posted a total of modest 131 runs for 6 in their quota of 20 overs.
Keshorjit made the most of the scoring in this innings with 32 runs off 20 balls in his name while Somendro added 21 runs off 29 balls.
Simon and Ibobi also added 19 and 12 runs respectively to make it 131 runs in this innings which saw Bablu of CHAMP pick up 3 wickets in 4 overs.
Bullu, Gopal and Indraban also claimed a wicket each before they set out for a competitive chase.
In reply, Jodiba made a responsible batting display and knocked 39 off 23 balls while his team mates Ratan and Maker set the pace of the chase by scoring 28 and 24 runs before losing their tempo latter on.
However Bablu's 9 runs score and few runs each contributed by his compatriots on the other end of the crease helped them amass 135 runs in 20 overs with three wickets left in the hand.
Bhogen did the star turn in NAPSA's bowling by picking up three wickets but his effort went in vain as CHAMP found a boundary in the last ball of the innings to surge home.
The chase also witnessed NAPSA's Mahesh, Ibobi and Simon pick up a wicket each and build pressure on CHAMP batting.
Bablu of CHAMP who led the bowling attack and stood his ground with 9 runs in the chase, was named man of the match.
NAPSA will face YWC in the next match of the tournament on January 3, 2020 .