IBSA, SSU carry the day in Plate tourney
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 11 2024:
IBSA and SSU secured contrasting victories in the 9th MNCA Plate Tournament 2024-25 on Wednesday.
IBSA recorded a commanding 69-run win over RRCC at Public Ground, Khangabok Part-Ill Cherapur.
Opting to bat, IBSA posted a total of 208/5, with Nelson Keithellakpam leading the charge with an unbeaten 76 .
Sameer contributed 48, while Yengkhom Bhomendro added 24.Leihaothabam Tondon and Azmad Kh provided support with scores of 11 and 9 not out respectively.
IBSA's bowlers then restricted RRCC to 139 all out in 28.4 overs.
Bhomendro starred with the ball, claiming three wickets, while Pravesh and Azmad Kh picked up two each.
Nelson Keithellakpam and Sukbhas Khundrakpam chipped in with one wicket each.
For RRCC, Louriyam Elan (41) and Md Irfan Khan (31) fought valiantly, but their efforts fell short.
Meanwhile, SSU beat OSCAR by 4 runs in a low-scoring match at Lairenjam Public Ground.
SSU, who decided to bat first, SSU struggled to accumulate runs, finishing with 160/8 .
Robertson Th topscored with 30, followed by Sougrakpam Douglas (28 not out), L Somorjit (18), Bollanath (12 not out), and Thangjam Somorjit (12) .
In their chase, OSCAR fell short, ending on 156/9, just four runs behind the target.
Bollanath and Shamurailatpam Deepankar Sharma were instrumental in SSU's victory, each taking three wickets, while Thoudam Rohit and Saikhomba Thongam claimed one wicket each.