Winter Cricket Challenge: Lancer CC, Phyolumo XI through to semi-finals

DIMAPUR — Lancer CC and Phyolumo XI won their respective matches on Wednesday, moving on to the semi-finals at the ongoing Winter Cricket Challenge in Wokha.

In the first match between Lancer CC and BBC CC, the former won the toss, opted to bat first, and set a target of 186 runs in 20 overs. While they lost six wickets, Wahid Ali remained unbeaten for 72, while Santosh contributed 34 runs, and Moakumzuk and Hayithung Ngullie added 25 and 21 each to the scoreboard.

BBC CC lost the match in the 17th over by 95 runs, losing all the wickets. Yanrenthung Ngullie (26), Abhishek (17), and Penthungo T Lotha (10) were the only three batsmen to reach the double-figure mark. Wahid Ali of Lancer CC was adjudged the man of the match for his 72 runs.

In the second match, Phyolumo XI, who won the toss, opted to bat first and set a target of 178 runs, losing 7 wickets in 20 overs. The top contributors were Longkumer (35), Chumdemo (22), Dipen Saharia (45), and Nayan (25).

Rampage CC failed to reach the target, and Phyolumo XI won the match by 47 runs in the 20th over. The top contributors to Rampage CC were Nchumthung (44), Renben Mozhui (18), and Mohit Chauhan (21). Dipen Saharia of Phyolumo XI was adjudged the man of the match for his 45-run knock.

Today’s Matches

Third Quarters: LCYO Vs Kohima Royals

Fourth Quarters: Elite CC Vs Highlanders

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