Manipur thump Nagaland by 9 wickets in U-16 boys' Vijay Merchant Trophy
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 12 2023:
Manipur registered a comprehensive nine-wicket win against Nagaland in their three-day match in the U-16 boys' the Vijay Merchant Trophy 2023-24 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, Odisha on Tuesday.
Riding on a brilliant bowling display led by Naesh, Manipur dismissed Nagaland for 149 after the latter chose to bat first.
Naesh's terrific bowling effort earned him four wickets as Rain impressed with three scalps.
Danish and Kaiku did their bit with two wickets each while Y Achouba took one.
For Nagaland, Aloto Sumi and Olemjung were the main run-getters in their first innings, scoring 41 and 25 respectively.
In their first innings, Manipur managed to claim a lead of 30 after they were all out for 179.Rain top-scored with 30, followed by Donba (30), Naesh (29), Danish (24), Y Achouba (19), and Bisal Ningombam (13) .
The state squad then produced a lethal bowling attack to bundle out Nagaland for a mere 58 in their second innings, paving the way for Manipur's win.
Rain emerged as the standout bowler for Manipur again, scalping three wickets.
Danish, Bisal Ningombam and Kaiku chipped in with a wicket apiece.
Manipur then took 8.3 overs to add 30/1 in their second innings and wrap up the victory courtesy of Sougaijam (22 not out) and Binson (7 not out) .
Opener Donba got out for a duck, falling prey to Nagaland's pacer Dipanshu Sah.