Shillong, Mar 4: Sputnik CC defeated United XI by five wickets in their Group B match of the Shillong Cricket League Super Division 2024-25 here today.
After United XI made 273/4 in their allotted 45 overs, Sputnik chased this down in just 42 overs for the loss of five wickets.
Sputnik won the toss and chose to field first. Yogesh Tiwari made the most of the opportunity to bat first by hitting a big century, 132 from 114 balls, while Jason J Lamare contributed 75 from 71. Gurinder Singh bowled 9 overs for returns of 3/39.
In reply, Amiangshu Sen (73 from 79 deliveries) and Asif Khan (64 from 65) piled on the runs for Sputnik as they won with three overs to spare. Gurinder (pictured right) struck 30 and was named Player of the Match for his all-round effort. Abir Chakraborty (2/41 in 9 overs) and Navin Kumar Roy (2/44 in 8) had the best figures for United XI.
The next match will take place on Thursday between NFU and United XI in Group B.
(Shillong Cricket Association photo)
