Mema Memorial Cricket : Model Club, CHAMP inch closer to quarterfinals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 04 2024:
Model Club, Chingamakha and CHAMP, Khagempalli cruised to second victories in the league stage competition of the ongoing 1st Khomdram (O) Hijam Mema Memorial Veteran T-20 Cricket Tournament to inch closer to the quarterfinals.
In the fourth Group A match staged this afternoon, Model Club handed CYCLONE, Thangmeiband a 68-run defeat to extend their winning run in the tournament being underway at Langthabal Public Ground.
Model Club won the toss and erected a modest total of 139 runs for 7 wickets after choosing the bat first.
The total was more than enough for the team to seal the victory as Saratchandra enjoyed a four wicket haul while Jotish and Bobin picked two wickets apiece to restrict CYCLONE to 71/9 .
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Priyobarta 36 not out, Syed Mujibur 26, Santosh 16, Sunil 14 and Iboyaima 12 were the main run getters for Model Club in their innings which saw Tiken (3/29) and Rohindro (2/10) of CYCLONE sharing five wickets.
In reply, CYCLONE never looked comfortable as Model Club bowlers were too effective in their bowling and eventually ended up gathering 71 runs.
Dhanendrajit 18 not out and Shashi 11 were the only double digit run getters for CYCLONE.
Saratchandra who led the bowling attack for Model Club was adjudged man of the match.
Earlier in a Group D fixture, CHAMP overwhelmed SNC by 83 runs courtesy of a memorable batting performance from Gopeshwor and a fine bowling performance from Nishi.
Gopeshor struck an unbeaten 94 off 60 deliveries and Sushinanda added 45 off 30 balls to lift toss winners CHAMP to 188/4 before Nishi (3/28 in 4 overs) and Sajan (2/14) led in restricting SNC to 105/9.Romeshchandra, Ranendrajit, Suraj and Khumansana picked a wicket apiece for SNC.
Romeshchandra 21, Suraj 16 and Ranendrajit 11were the main run getters for SNC in a lost cause.
Gopeshor who hit a quickfire 94 and picked one wicket was adjudged man of the match.