Dimapur, Jan.19: Titans CC became the first team to qualify for the final when they triumphed in a close encounter against Zungamedem CC at Imkongmeren Sports Complex. Chasing 133 for victory, Titans rode on a collective batting effort and scraped home with 4 ball to spare. After being sent in to bat first Zungamedem got off to a solid start thanks to Chuba 27 runs but they fell short of a big score after a tight spell by Surendra Singh, who finished with 3 wickets for 11 runs in his 4 overs for Titans. Titans inning also got off to a solid start, and later Surendra (45 not out) and Akumdong (38 runs) sealed the match for Titans with a four-wicket win in 19.2 overs. Surendra Singh was declared the Man of the Match for his all-round performance.
The second semi final match played between Sovran and Trebuchet turned out to be a low scoring thriller with the match going to the last ball of the inning. Batting first Trebuchet were bowled out for just 78 runs in 17.3 overs. Imliakum top scored with 16 runs, Jalal was the most successful bowler for Sovran picking 5 wickets for 11 runs in four overs. Chasing the small target Sovran lost their top four batsmen when the score was just 10 runs. MDCA INTER CLUB T20 CRICKET TOURNAMENT
Temjenrenba played a match winning knock of 27 not out and build a good partnership with Merenchemba who scored 16 vital runs. After Merenchemba's fall there was some tense moments towards the end but No 11 batsman Tiakum hit two boundary to take his team home to the finals.
Wapang gave Trebuchet a good chance to win by taking 3 wickets conceding just 2 runs in 4 overs. Kalyan also took 2 wickets. Temjenrenba was named the Man of the Match. Tomorrow the final will be the rematch of last year as it would be the two same team fighting for the title.
Finals (Friday)
Titans CC vs Sovran CC
(9 a.m)
