TCMDC overpower YPHU as TRAU, YWC end match in tie
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 08 2023:
TCMDC (Thongju) hammered YPHU by 143 runs while the match between TRAU and YWC ended in a tie in the MNCA U-14 Boys Tournament on Saturday.
Put in to bat, TCMDC set a competitive total of 259/7 in their 30 overs with the help of Vishonath Laishram (51), Akoijam Distaraj (48), Moirangthem Romesh (46 not out), Dipachandra Sagolshem (37) and Naoshekpam Prem-kanta (12).In the process, TCMDC lost two wickets each to Irom Eshwor, L Tomthilnganba and Anderson, while one got dismissed by K Mangal.
In reply, YPHU could only muster 116 after being bowled out in 29.1 overs as L Tomthilnganba (29 not out), Irom Rshwor (15) and L Hanish (12) were the only batters with double-digit scores in their run chase riddled with six ducks.
Moramba Meitei Mutum, Dipachandra Sagolshem and Y Tomthin-mganba ripped apart the YPHU batting order.
The TCMDC trio finished with three wickets each as Moirangthem Romesh took one.
Dipachandra Sagolshem walked away with the man of the match trophy.
Meanwhile, TRAU and YWC settled for a dramatic tie.
Electing to bat, TRAU scored 145/6 in the stipulated 30 overs through Zonic Kangujam (28), Sushanta Sanjenbam (20 not out), Preethson Arubam Loithongjam (15), Mutum Swabhiman (3) and Arubam Rohit (2) .
ForYWC, Seram Tondonsana snapped three wickets, Yumnam Brightson took two and Yumnam Achouba bagged one.
In their response, YWC were all out for 145 in 18.2 overs, resulting in the teams tied on equal scores.
Yumnam Achou (38) and Daniel Seram (29) were the main contributors in their run chase.
For TRAU, Arubam Rohit was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets as Mutum Swabhiman claimed three, with Preethson and P Jeet taking one each.
Arubam Rohit was named the man of the match for his four wickets and two runs.