MODEL, CYCLONE in T20 semis
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 11 2024:
MODEL, Chingamakha and CYCLONE, Thangmeiband advanced to the semi-finals of the 1st Khomdrom (o) Hijam Mema Devi Memorial T20-Cricket Tournament 2024.In the quarterfinals played at Langthabal Public Ground on Monday, MODEL defeated YPHU, Lalambung and CYCLONE beat SHADOW, Thangmeiband by identical 5 wickets.
YPHU was restricted to 103/8 in the allotted overs by MODEL'S bowling attack led by Saratchandra (3 wickets), which it overhauled in 16 overs for the loss of five wickets.
Santosh (33) and Chinglensana (21) were the main architects of the MODEL run chase.
Saratchandra was declared Man of the Match for his 3-wicket haul in 4 overs.
Meanwhile, SHADOW scored 144/6 batting first, with Jayanta (58) and Kenny (43) being the main contributors as their teammates found it hard to withstand the lethal bowling of CYCLONE'S Dhanendrajit (5 wickets) .
CYCLONE reached the target in 18.3 overs made possible by runs from Lamnganba (40 not Out) and Shashi (39) .
Man of the Match title was awarded to Dhanendrajit for his 5-wicket haul in 4 overs.