TCMDC, KSDO romp in MNCA Superplate Tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 12 2022:
TCMDC (Thongju) and KSDO (Kyamgei) recorded comprehensive wins in the 1st MNCA Superplate Tournament on Saturday.
TCMDC strolled to a 134 run victory over KASC (Khomidok) at Model Hr Sec & Oriental College Ground.
They chose to bat first and set a 237-run target for their opponents, losing 8 wickets in the innings.
Laishram Vevekananda shone with the bat, unbeaten oh 66 off 52 balls, as Leihaothabam Tondon Sharma made 44, Sarangthem Priyobrata scored 37 and Thongam Nganthoi contributed 19.TCMDC then bundled out KASC for 103 in 24.3 overs.
Muhammad Javed Aktar (31) and Muhammad Ali Khan (22) were notable run-scorers in their dismal run chase.
The Thongju side's fine bowling display saw Kongbrailatpam Kalyan Sharma pick 3 wickets as Laishram Vevekananda, Thongam Nganthoi and Thongam Tuljit took 2 each, with Suraj Kharibam chipping with a wicket each to hand their team a massive win.
Earlier, Ms Babu claimed 4 scalps, Md Farijuddin bagged 2 and Md Javed Aktar, Md Arif and Bm irfan took 1 each for KASC.
With his unbeaten 66 and 2 wickets, Laishram Vevekananda claimed the man-of-the-match accolade.
KSDO, meanwhile, pummelled THAU (Thangmeiband) by 209 runs at Langthabal Public Ground.
Fine batting efforts from Nawaz Sharif (75) and Abdul Rafique (58) helped KSDO pile up 259/8.Rameez Ahmed (28), Hamza (21) and Md Shamir Khan (18) were other contributors in their innings.
In reply, THAU, barring opener Rabikanta Sharma (29), all fell cheaply and managed just 50 runs after being bowled out in 19.5 overs.
Sangomshumpham Shah Nawaz turned out to the chief destroyer for KSDO.
His eight-over spell earned him 5 wickets as Hamza bagged 2 wickets and Md Shamir Khan, Tarique Aziz arid Kh Wakip took 1 each.
Earlier, Huidrom Sanjit and Ranjan Laishram scalped 3 wickets each whereas Rabikanta Sharma and Nicholas claimed 1 apiece.
Shah Nawaz, who took 5 wickets and scored 14 not out, earned the man-of-the-match title.