IMPHAL: Manipur defeated Meghalaya in the final match of the U-16 Vijay Merchant trophy (plate group) on Friday (January 05).
Manipur beat Meghalaya by an innings and 35 runs.
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The final between Manipur and Meghalaya was played at the Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur.
The three-day match began on Wednesday with Meghalaya winning the toss and choosing to bat first.
Meghalaya were bowled out for 111 runs only in their first innings.
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Later, Manipur amassed 293 all out in their first innings.
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In the second innings, Meghalaya were knocked down for only 147 runs.
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh expressed delight at the victory of the team from the state.
“Our players continue to script history and instil immense pride in our hearts,” Manipur CM N Biren Singh said.
He said: “Manipur has emerged victorious in the maiden championship at the BCCI Men’s Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy 2023-24 (Plate Group) by defeating Meghalaya in the final at Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur.”
“Extending heartiest congratulations to the team for the historic win, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavours,” the Manipur CM added.