Veteran Cricket : NAPSA beat YPHU by 3 wickets in crucial Group B match, both crash out
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 10 2023:
NAPSA-Kha Imphal notched up a 3-wicket win over YPHU-Lalambung Makhong to deny the latter team remaining in contention for semi-final berth from Group B in the ongoing 19th Manipur V eteran Cricket Tournament at Luker ground today.
YPHU-Lalambung who had registered two wins in last four matches racked up 179 runs for 6 in allotted 30 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first.
NAPSA however chased down the target in 29.2 overs with 3 wickets left in the hand.
Th Pyarlal added the highest 36 runs (not out) was the highest run getter for YPHU today followed by Alai Ryder (38) and Dhaneshor (36).The innings saw T Bhogendro claiming two wickets as I Ibobi and Th Doren shared a wicket apiece.
In reply, M Thoi Thoi (15) and Symon (26) set the earlier momentum for NAPSA before I Ibobi scored a half century (52 off 44 balls) to further their cause along with Bipin (24).Premananda (10) and Ratan (3) were unbeaten as NAPSA cruised to 180 for 7 in 29.2 overs for the victory.
I Ibobi who scored a half century and picked a wicket was adjudged man of the match.