Dimapur, February 28 (MExN): Fifties from openers Vishnu Vinod and Rohan Kunnummal fired Kerala to a thumping 10-wicket win over Nagaland in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019, Group A round 6 clash on Thursday, reported cricketcountry.com
After keeping Nagaland to 103/8 in Vijayawada, Kerala sailed to their fourth win of the season overhauling the target in 12.2 overs. Vinod struck four fours and three sixes to remain unbeaten on 53 while Kunnumal belted eight fours in his 36-ball 51,* it said.
Put in to bat first, Nagaland were left reeling after losing four wickets inside the Powerplay and once tottering at with Nagaland 19/4 in fourth over.
Opener Rohit Jhanjhariya, who remained unbeaten on 49, tried resurrecting the innings through his partnerships with Abrar Kazi (14) and Paras Sehrawat (16) but Kerala managed to make regular dents, the report said.
In reply, Kerala scored 105/0 through aggressive half-centuries from their two openers as Nagaland suffer their fifth defeat of the season.
Nagaland will play their final match againstDelhi on March 2.
Meanwhile, the State’s men’s U-23 team will play one-day match against Mizoram in Bhubaneswar on March 1.
The Senior Women’s team will also meet Assam for a T20 match in Raipur. Live online scores of both matches will be available on the website bcci.tv from 9 AM onwards.
Brief Scores: Kerala 105/0 (Vishnu Vinod 53*, Rohan Kunnummal 51*) beat Nagaland 103/8 (Rohit Jhanjhariya 49*)
