UCC beat YUCC by 2 wickets in Veteran Cricket
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 18 2022:
UCC-Uripok beat YUC, Kwakeithel Moirangpurel by 2 wickets in thrilling Group A match of the ongoing 19th Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament at Luker ground today.
YUCC posted a total of 156 runs for 8 after electing to bat first and UCC chased down the target in 29.4 overs with two wickets left in the hands.
K Shibananda (45), AK Chingtam (29) and M Tomba (20 not out) were main run contributors for YUCC today in their innings which also saw Boyai claiming three crucial wickets and Shashikumar claiming two.
UCC's K Ding, Raji Sharma and Bishorjit also claimed a wicket apiece in YUCC's innings.
In reply, Momosana blazed off 11-ball 48 before Athouba (20), Bishorjit (19), Anandeba (16), Raji Sharma (13), Shashikumar (11) and Suresh (10) played their part to take their team to a comfortable position.
Joykumar (5) and Boyai (6) then held their nerves for a memorable 9 wicket partnership to take UCC to a winning 158 with only two balls left to play.
Mani of YUCC bowled well and finished with best bowling figures of 3/13 in 6 overs while Somorjit finished with 2/29 in 6 overs.
Boyai of UCC who produced a fine bowling performance was adjudged man of the match.
YPHU will play LCCC in a Group B league match tomorrow.