U19 cricket: Manipur beat Meghalaya by 7 wkts
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 12 2023:
Manipur beat Meghalaya by seven wickets in the Women's U19 One Trophy at CK Pithawala Ground, Surat, Gujarat on Thursday.
Elected to field, the state squad bowled out their opponents for 97 in 36.4 overs.
Niruta took three wickets, L Linthoi claimed two, and Khadija and Barkatun chipped in with a wicket apiece to pave the way for Manipur's victory.
For Meghalaya, Janika (46) and Cheanchi (21) were the only run-getters in double figures.
In response, Manipur needed 27.2 overs to eclipse the Meghalaya's total, with seven wickets to spare.
L Linthoi led the chase with an unbeaten 37, followed by Mehanas (16), Niruta (13 not out), L Prena (5) and Sheikh Neha (4) as Manipur enjoyed a dominant seven-wicket win.