Elite cricket: REYS beat BLUE HAWK by 1 wicket
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 23 2023:
The MNCA Elite Tournament on Thursday saw REYS get the better of BLUE HAWK by one wicket at Public Ground Khangabok-3, Cherapur, Imphal.
REYS, who won the toss and opted to field, dismissed BLUEHAWK for 156 in 36.3 overs.
It was a collective effort from the REYS bowling unit as Kiran Laishram picked up three wickets, Romario, Sougrakpam Shangkar and Alfred Hmar claimed two apiece, and Md Basir Rahman took one to pave the way for their team's victory.
For BLUE HAWK, runs by Mintu Chandra (34), Chinglensana Rajkumar (22), Wakambam Samson (16), Nongthombam Ajit (10) and Gautam Soubam (10) formed the backbone of their total.
REYS struggled in their run chase but they managed to eclipse the opposition's total in 30.4 overs with a wicket to spare.
Scores by Nanao Laishram (25 not out), Alfred Hamar (24), Sougrakpam Shangkar (20), Naoshekpam Malemba (12), Md Basir Rahman (12) and Sapam Bikash (10) contributed to their one-wicket victory.
In their run chase, three each of REYS' batsmen fell prey to Semson Soibam and Wakambam Samson while two got dismissed by Jitender Bishan Thakur and one by Ningombam Jackeichan.
Sougrakpam Shangkar walked away with the man of the match trophy for his 20 runs and two wickets.