Bashir Rahman takes 6 as Al-Ameen thrash THAU in Elite relegation round opener
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 08 2021:
Bashir Rahman snared 6 wickets alone to help Al-Ameen crush Thangmeiband Athletic Union (THAU) by 85 runs in the first match of the MNCA Elite Relegation Round today at Luwangpokpa Cricket Ground, Luwangsangbam.
THAU won the toss and elected to field first.
With RK Amarjit (4/36 in 8 overs) and Rabikanta (3/25 in 5 overs) shining with the ball, Al-Ameen bundled out for 143 in 33 overs.
Al Bashid topscored for the Lilong side as Noushad Ali, Nasir Shah and Akram respectively added 20, 29, 19 runs to make it 143 .
The innings also saw Rohen, Inaobi and Krishnachandra of THAU clinch a wicket each.
In reply, THAU slumped to 58 in 22.1 overs as Basir Rahman of Al-Ameen picked up 6 wickets for 15 in 8 overs which contained a maiden.
To everyone's surprise none of the THAU batsmen could secure a double digit score in this chase.
RK Amarjit (8) and Inaobi (8 not out) were the highest run getter for the team.
Assisting Basir in the bowling attack were Nasir Shah and Noushad Ali who finished with 2 wickets each.
Eventually, Bashir was named man of the match for his bowling feat.
REYS, Nagamapal will play YWC, Langthabal in the second relegation round match tomorrow.