Wokha, December 30 (MExN): Defending Champions Royal Strikers and Lancer Cricket Club have entered the semifinals of the coveted 22nd edition of Winter Cricket Challenge being played at the Local Ground, Wokha. Lancer CC defeated Outlaws CC by 8 wickets on Saturday while Royal Strikers defeated Pirates CC by 43 runs on Friday to enter the semifinals. In the lone match on Saturday, Outlaws Cricket Club electing to bat first were bundled out for a meager 62 runs in 13.3 overs. Khatri was the lone batsman who defied the bowlers of Lancer CC with 25 runs. Renthungo led the bowling attack and ended with a haul of 4 wickets while Chumdemo and Mosuf claimed 2 wickets each. Chasing the target, Lancer CC reached the target in the 9th over of the inning losing 2 wickets. Sidharth top scored with 32 runs. Bitu and Badal picked a wicket each. Renthungo was adjudged the Man of the Match. On Friday, defending champion Royal Strikers defeated Pirates CC by 43 runs. Electing to bat first, Royal Strikers set up a victory target of 127 runs with Man of the Match Hemari Teron top scoring with 48 runs. Pirates CC were bowled out in the 15th over for 83 runs. January 2 Matches GAPYOCC vs Hurricanes CC EYL vs Waxen CC
