5th MNCA Elite Tournament : TRAU beat Model Club by 26 runs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 06 2021:
Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU), Kwakeithel defeated Model Club by 26 runs in a competitive Group B encounter of the 5th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Tournament 2021.TRAU, which went down to PTRC, Patsoi in their first outing of the tournament showed an improved side today to amass 222 for 6 in 40 overs after electing to bat first.
Pukhrambam Prafullomani with Rahul Rajkumar gave a bright start to the innings but departed on 34 in the 20th ball he faced in the 5th over.
As Rahul Rajkumar 13, Roger Elangbam 23 had short stays on the crease and Birjit Kangabarn went off on an 8 ball duck, Bishworjit anchored well with a brilliant knock of 65 runs (not out) off 61 balls.
Anand Naorem was also unbeaten on 31 as TRAU wrapped up the innings at 222 for 6.Somorjit Salam and Waikhom Priyokumar claimed two wickets in this innings as Mangi Sharma Gotimayum and Langlonyambam Meitankeishangbam chipped in with a wicket apiece.
In reply, Model Club had a stuttering start and were 56 for 3 in 16.4 overs with the departure of Langlonyamba on 15.However with the help of Thoudam Deepak's 38, Model Club crossed the 100 runs mark.
The Singjamei side however had to finish the innings at 196 for 9 in 40 overs despite Veteshor (37), Mangi (32) and Thounaojam Jenius (26) making diligent efforts as TRAU bowlers maintained good economy besides adding pressure by removing wickets in regular intervals.
In TRAU's bowling, Priyojit Kangabam impressed all by picking up two wickets for 21 runs in his spell of 8 overs which included 3 maidens.
Rajesh Patel, Huidrom Sanjit and Birjit Kangabam also took two crucial wickets each to restrict Model Club from making headway.
Nongmaithem Bishworjit of TRAU was eventually named man of the match.
Sangai CCC, Singjamei will play Al-Ameen, Lilong next in a Group A league match tomorrow.