4th MCA Plate Tournament begins, KIYC register huge win
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 23 2018:
The 4th MCA Plate Tournament 2018 kicked off today at Langthabal Public Ground in the presence of W Bhaktaraj Singh, retd Director YAS, Thokchom Ibomcha, president Langthabal Sporting Club and Chongtham Chaoba, president Manipur Cricket Association as dignitaries.
A total of 21 teams divided into two groups will be competing in this tournament organised under the aegis of Manipur Cricket Association.
The opening match of the tournament witnessed KIYC, Kshetri Iril Mapal outclass KSDO, Kyamgei by a huge margin of 183 runs.
KIYC who opted to bat first took off the game in a bright note with Amir smashing an impressive 87-ball 134 and Nishikanta hitting an outstanding 58 runs in 32 balls.
A Hamid of the same team also found his name on the scoresheet making 31 runs in 20 balls and helped his team post an emphatic 262 runs for 10 in 40 overs.
Karim of KSDO was able to claim 5 wickets in this inning but could not restrict the strike rate of their opponents.
Tarique Aziz and Nawaz also took two wickets each in this inning while Sabir picked a single.
KSDO had to leave home disappointed as they slumped to a meagre 79 runs for 10 in reply.
Claiming 2 two wickets each, Hamid, Kurban and Kabil proved fatal for the batsmen of KSDO in this entertaining inning.
Amir and Nishikanta also registered one wicket each in their names.
Amir of KIYC was named man of the match for his brilliant 134 runs.
RCCC, Churachandpur will face AL-AMEEN, Lilong in a Group B league match tomorrow at the same ground.