YC batsman Laxsmon Singh guided his team with 25 runs victory against Reys Nagamapal in the 3rd MNCA Luwangpokpa T-20 Trophy 2021 played at Oriental College and Model Higher Secondary School, Imphal West.
The Reys Nagamapal players showed good reflex while fielding but they could not stop middle order batsman Laxsmon Singh from plundering and smacking his shots of 53 runs from 35 balls to put up 147 runs for 7 wickets from 20 overs. Herokumar made 23 runs while Samurou contributed 13 runs.
Among Reys bowlers, Jackychan bagged 3 wickets while Jeetendra Thakur and Bishworjit fetched 1 wicket each.
Chasing the target, Reys Nagamapal rested Ajit Singh who struck 45 unbeaten runs but fell short of target as they were bundled out for 142 runs for 8 wickets from 20 overs. Jackychan made 22 runs. WYC bowler Tomba grabbed 3 wickets while Laxsmon tok 2 wickets, and later declared the Man of the Match, and Th Priyo with 2 wickets.
In another match at the same venue, MPSC beat Force Khetrigao by 23 runs. MPSC made 134 runs for 6 wickets from 20 overs while Force Khetrigao managed 113 runs for 6 wickets from 20 overs. MPSC player Shankar was adjudged Man of the Match for his 41 runs and 3 wickets haul.
As for the other matches at Luwangpokpa Cricket Ground, YWC Langthabal beat MAF, New Lambulane by 40 runs. YWC Langthabal put up 156 runs for 6 wickets from 20 overs with Bikramjit scoring 50 runs and later he claimed the Man of the Match.
MAF, New Lambulane in their reply could manage just 116 runs for 7 wickets from 20 overs with Thangtingou topscoring with 34 runs.
TRAU Kwakeithel registered 48 runs win over RCT Malom as the former posted a staggering 153 runs for 2 wickets. Prafullomani cracked 53 runs while K Priyojit made 40 runs. RCT Malom mustered a reply with 105 runs for 7 wickets from 20 overs. Skipper Sarojkumar remained unbeaten with 34 runs.
