SHADOW beat KIYC by one wicket in 7th MNCA Plate Tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 20 2022:
SHADOW (Thangmeiband) pulled off a one-wicket win over KIYC (Kshetrigao) in a low-scoring match in the 7th MNCA Plate Tournament at Oriental College Ground on Tuesday.
The Thangmeiband squad reduced the Kshetrigao side, who chose to bat first, to 94 after dismissing them in 29.1 overs.
KIYC's innings saw Mujibur Rahman (18), Mohammad Abdulla Khan (14) and Md Kaosar (12) all score in double digits but failing to cross the 20-run mark.
Khualminlian Guite was the chief destroyer for SHADOW as his five-over spell earned him four wickets.
Rahul Kumar also impressed with the ball finishing with three scalps while Sagatpam Lanchenba took two wickets as the trio's clinical bowling display laid the foundation for their team's victory.
In their response, SHADOW were given a jitters when they lost their openers early before Sagatpam Lanchenba (40 not out) steered his side to a one-wicket triumph.
Yoihenba Thoudam Singh was run-out for 10.It was a tricky run chase for SHADOW having lost five of their batters for ducks, but at the end of the game they were the victors.
For KIYC, Mv Md Aman and Mohammad Abdulla Khan claimed three wickets each while Azmad Kh and Mohd Abdul Hamid took one apiece.