YUCC's 210-run triumph headlines MNCA U-23 matches
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, March 20 2025: YUCC pummelled YPHUC by 210 runs in the 2nd MNCA Men's U-23 Haobam Biramangol Singh Memorial Trophy 2024-25 at Lairenjam Public Ground, Imphal, on Thursday.

YUCC post a formidable total of 271/9 in their 40 overs, before bowling out YPHUC for a mere 61 runs in just 25 overs.

YUCC's decision to bat first after winning the toss proved to be a masterstroke.

The team's batsmen delivered a collective performance, with Khundrakpam Punsiba Mangang leading the charge with a well-crafted 51 off 54 balls, including 4 fours and a six.

M Amitkiyon also contributed significantly with a brisk 47 off 48 balls, while Prithibiraj Laishram and Ningthoujam Thoungamba Meitei added 35 and 33 runs, respectively to the total.

The lower order, including Devraj Nongthombam, who remained not out on 21, ensured YUCC reached a challenging total of 271.In response, YPHUC's batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of YUCC's disciplined bowling attack.

Only Bishworaj Sharma managed to reach double figures, scoring 22 runs.

The rest of the batsmen failed to make an impact, with the team being bowled out for 61 in just 25 overs.

Khundrakpam Punsiba Mangang was the standout bowler for YUCC, claiming 3 wickets for just 14 runs in his 8 overs.

Rahulkumar Ningthoujam also made a significant impact, taking 2 wickets without conceding any runs in his single over.

In another one-side match, TCMDC clinched an 8-wicket victory against BLUE HAWK at Public Ground, Khangabok Part-III Cherapur.

TCMDC chased down BLUE HAWK's total of 138 with ease, reaching 140/2 in just 23.4 overs.

BLUE HAWK, opting to bat first, struggled to build partnerships and were bowled out for 138 in 26.1 overs.

Manas was the top scorer with 40 runs, while Samsung Meitei Heisman contributed 34.However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to make significant contributions, leading to a below-par total.

In reply, TCMDC's batsmen made light work of the target.

Laishram Vivekananda Singh anchored the innings with an unbeaten 44, while Kongbraliatpam Kalyan Sharma added 42 runs.

Rain Urikhimbam provided the finishing touches with a quick 26 not out, guiding TCMDC to victory with more than 16 overs to spare.

Meanwhile, ESU narrowly defeated SHADOW by just 2 runs at Moijing Public Ground, Thoubal.

ESU posted a total of 115 runs in 27.2 overs, with Akojjam Sangba Singh top-scoring with 38 off 48 balls and Devashree G contributing 32 off 63 balls.

SHADOW's bowlers, led by Arubam Goshan Singh, who took an impressive 6 wickets for just 9 runs, kept ESU's batting in check.

In response, SHADOW fought hard but fell short, scoring 113 runs in 33.4 overs.

Yendrembam Bharatngamba Meitei was the standout batsman for SHADOW, scoring 33 off 51 balls.

ESU's bowlers, particularly Thokchom Simesh, who took 4 wickets for 21 runs, ensured a tight finish, with ESU emerging victorious by the slimmest of margins.

On the other hand, FORCE clinched a thrilling 5-run victory against SCCC at Khu-delband Lampak, Taothong.

FORCE set a challenging target of 232 runs in 39.3 overs, thanks to Rohid, who contributed significantly with a well-made 63, with valuable support from Zaheer Khan (42) and Naeem (32).SCCC put up a valiant fight in their chase, with Ulenyai Khwairakpam shining with the bat, scoring 124 off 94 balls.

However, FORCE's bowlers held their nerve, with Naeem Na7 taking 3 wickets for 39 runs and Zaheer Khan chipping in with 2 crucial wickets.

SCCC were eventually bowled out for 227 runs in 37 overs, falling just 5 runs short of the target.

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