Lower Bayavu Giants, Diphu XI enter semis
Kohima, March 22 (EMN): Lower Bayavu Giants and Diphu XI confirmed their semi-final berth of the 8th Silver Cup T20 Cricket Tournament on Wednesday, organised by Nepali Baptist Church Youth Department at Jakhama local ground.
Playing the first quarter final, which was reduced to 18 overs, Lower Bayavu Giants defeated Peraciezie Royals by 14 runs.
Lower Bayavu Giants set a target of 125/10 in 17.2 overs. Skipper Tapitu contributed 28 runs followed by Bipenkar's 23 runs for Giants.
Peraciezie Royals bowler Renchamo and Saroj took 3 and 2 wickets each. However, chasing the target of 125 runs, Peraciezie batsman could manage only 111 runs losing 8 wickets in 18 overs. Amhalie scored 34 runs while Nzanthung added 23 runs for Peraciezie. Vikato of Lower Bayavu Giants with 4 wickets for 15 runs was adjudged the Man of the match.
In a closely contested second quarter final match, Royal Tourniquets after having won the toss and electing to field first restricted rival Diphu XI for 147 runs losing 7 wickets in 20 overs. Sardali contributed 37 runs for Diphu XI. S S Alam of Tourniquets claimed 4 wickets.
Chasing the target, Royal Tourniquets fell short of balls as they managed to score only 139 runs losing 6 wickets to lose the match by just 7 runs. Mridul of Diphu XI took 2 rival wickets.
S S Alam of Tourniquets with his 4 wickets and contributing 65 runs was adjudged the Man of the match. He is also the holder of Red Cap (highest run getter) of this tourney with 132 runs.
Matches for March 23
1. KODH CC vs Radiant CC at 9am
2. Whiskers CC Dmp vs Shillong Mavericks at 12Noon
