RRCC script one-wicket victory against AKSDO
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 08 2023:
RRCC (Churachandpur) pulled off a one wicket victory against AKSDO (Khangabok) in the ongoing league round of the 7th MNCA Plate Tournament 2022 23 at Oriental College.
RRCC opted to held and bowled out AKSDO for 125 in 32.4 overs.
The Churachandpur side owed their fine bowling performance to their trio of Thangkhopao.
Rohit Laishram and Haojalen Kipgen.
Thangkhopao emerged as the highest wicker taker in the RRCC bowling attack with an impressive haul of four wickets while Rohit and Haojalen picked up three wickets each.
AKSDO's innings saw Winchelly Laishram top score with 30.followed Bishorjit (26) and Jihan (12).In their response, RRCC got the jitters early when their two openers were out for ducks before contributions from Rahul Kumar (42).Louriyam Thingo (18 not out), Lilminlen Sitlhou (13), Haojalen Kipgen (12) and David Das (5 not out) helped the team eclipse the opposition's total in 37.1 overs with a wicket to spare.
In the chase, the Churachandpur squad lost three wickets to Rohit Laishram and two each to Akash Laishram, Laishram Nirash and Saikhom Kaiku.