Akash (left) and Nabam Dol (right) receiving their Player of
the Match awards.
- DIMAPUR — Meghalaya
delivered a dominant performance on Day 2 of the 3rd NECDC Senior Men’s
Inter-state Friendship Tournament, securing a 9-wicket win over Sikkim at the
Sovima Cricket Ground on Saturday.
- According to an update from the Nagaland Cricket
Association, this victory marked Meghalaya’s first win in the tournament and
showcased an all-round display, particularly from Akash, who was named Player
of the Match for his stellar performance with both bat and ball.
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- Sikkim won the toss and chose to bat first but was quickly
put on the back foot by a disciplined Meghalaya bowling attack. Sikkim managed
to post a modest total of 150 all out in 40 overs. Despite a 46 not out from
Ankur and a 40 from Ashish Thapa, Sikkim failed to post a big total.
- Meghalaya’s bowlers were in superb form, with Ram Gurung
claiming 3 wickets for 21 runs in 6 overs. Akash was equally effective, taking
3 wickets for 28 runs in 9 overs, dismantling Sikkim’s middle order.
- Chasing a target of 151, Meghalaya’s response was clinical.
The opening partnership laid a solid foundation, and the chase was completed in
just 24.3 overs. Arpit Bhatewara anchored the innings with 55 runs off 63
balls, while Akash made an unbeaten 53 from just 40 balls.
- Sikkim’s lone wicket came through Ankur, who bowled a
5.3-over spell, conceding 37 runs.
