Meghalaya suffer huge defeat in Cooch Behar trophy

Staff Correspondent

SHILLONG: Meghalaya lost to Bihar by an innings and 178 runs in the Cooch Behar trophy match today. Bihar, who had been put in to bat first, made 404 all out in their first innings. Meghalaya’s Abhishek took 5/89, with Sudhir Sahani bagging 4/117 and Aryan 1/95.

Meghalaya were then bowled out for 183 in their first innings, with Ankit Kumar Singh steering the side with an innings of 98. Later following on Meghalaya bowled out for just 43 in the second innings.

Meanwhile In the CK Nayudu Cricket tournament Meghalaya lost to Puducherry by an innings and 93 runs at the MCA Cricket Group here today. Meghalaya won the toss and chose to field and Puducherry made 276 all out, with Kartik Pawar turning in a fine performance with the ball to claim 8/89. Akash Kumar (1/57) and Md Nafees (1/67) were the other wicket-takers. Meghalaya, however, were then bowled out twice for 68 and 115 following on, giving Puducherry victory by an innings and 93 runs.

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