ESU, REYS triumph in 9th MNCA Elite Tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 21 2025:
ESU and REYS triumphed in Tuesday's fixtures of the 9th MNCA W Prahlada & W Ramananda Elite Tournament 2024-25.ESU delivered a commanding performance, defeating CRAU by six wickets in their league round match held at Moijing Public Ground, Thoubal.
Opting to held first, ESU bowled out CRAU for 143 in 27.2 overs.
Chitaranjan Sharma led the bowling attack with a remarkable four-wicket haul, while Hemchand Yumkham claimed three wickets.
Lourembam Dipu and Thokchom Nishikanta contributed with two and one wickets, respectively.
For CRAU, Thongam Joychandra was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 65 runs.
Ayekpam Rakesh added 35, and Takhellambam Kala remained unbeaten on 16 .
In response, ESU comfortably chased down the target in 33 overs, losing four wickets in the process.
Chongtham Mehul Shreth anchored the innings with an unbeaten 48, supported by Sanatomba (42), Yumkham Balajit (18), Thokchom Nishikanta (10), and Sagolshem Ronal (5 not out) .
At the Model Hr Sec & Oriental College Ground, REYS recorded a narrow two-wicket victory over PTCC.
Batting first, PTCC posted a competitive 186/8, with contributions from Andy Mandingbam (49), Abit Hijam (22), and Sohail Akram (22) .
Basir Rahman was the standout bowler for REYS, taking four wickets.
Kiran Laishram picked up two wickets, while Yungkham Romario Roy and Sapam Bikash claimed one each.
REYS completed run chase in 36.3 overs, despite losing eight wickets.
Key contributions came from Naoshekpam Manglemba (31), Yungkham Romario (29), Sougrakpam Shangkar (27), KKV Mustaque (27) .