Mokokchung, Jan. 14: The MDCA Inter Club T20 Cricket Tournament played at Imkongmeren Sporting Complex on Saturday saw Trebuchet qualifying for the quarter finals while Suzerain and Jovial’s match ended in a tie.
In the first match, Trebuchet beat Longmiasang by 44 runs. Trebuchet scored 150 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs. Imliakum top scored with 50 runs while Longsen picked 2 wickets for 20 runs for Longmiasang. Chasing the target Longmiasang could manage to score only 106 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Merenkaba and Wapangtoshi picked 3 wickets each for Trebuchet.
In the second match, Jovial and Suzerain played the most exciting match of the tournament. Both the team settled with 1 point each after the match ended in a draw. Winning the toss and batting first Jovial could manage to score only 120 runs for the loss of 1 wicket in their 20 overs. Meyameren stroked 69 runs not out while Temsulong picked the lone wicket for Suzerain.
Chasing an easy target of 121 runs, Suzerain were cruising along well and looked like they were going to walk away with the match easily but they lost their nerve towards the end of the innings losing their last 3 wickets for 3 runs. Suzerain players were bowled out for 120 in 19.1 overs.
Imsusupong top scored with 54 runs while Odi Yanger picked 3/22 for Jovial. With this result, Jovial are eliminated from the tournament while Suzerain has the chance to qualify for the next stage if Rainbow beat Zero Boys A on Monday.
Monday's Match:
8 a.m - Rainbow CC vs Zero Boys
11 a.m - Gorkha Student’s Union vs Sovran Kings.