AL-AMEEN, FORCE win in MNCA Superplate tourney
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 09 2024:
Al-AMEEN, Lilong and FORCE, Kshetrigao triumphed over their respective opponents in league matches of the 4th MNCA Superplate Tournament 2024-25 on Monday.
At Moijing Public Ground, Thoubal, Mohammed Shamir Khan's half-century and one wicket helped AL-AMEEN defeat TCMDC, Thongju-II Pechu Lampak by 18 runs.
AL-AMEEN amassed 221/8 in 35 overs with Md Shamir (50 runs), Boboicha Singh Thokchom (43) and captain Md Safwan Khan (40) being the main contributors while TCMDC's Laishram Valindra Singh emerged as leading wicket taker with three scalps.
Chasing the score, TCMDC were restricted to 203/6 as Sarangthem Priyobrata Singh (55 runs) defied the AL-AMEEN bowling attack led by Md Karim (2 wickets), Mohammed Shamir Khan, Najarul Islam and Mohd Sagir Ahamed (one each) .
Meanwhile, FORCE beat UCC, Kangchup Road by 13 runs, courtesy of Fajirul Haque's four wickets at Model Higher Secondary & Oriental College Ground.
FORCE were bundled out for 172 in 32.1 over as Sarfaraz (30 runs) held the fort.
Thokchom Yoihenba Singh (2 wickets) was the best bowler for UCC.
In reply, FORCE bowlers spearheaded by Fajirul Haque and Arbin Khundrakpam (3 wickets) ended the UCC run chase at 159 in 31.5 overs to win the match.