Late PA Sangma Memorial T20
By Our Reporter
Shillong, March 24: Royal CC registered a comfortable six-wicket win over Winds CC in the Late P.A. Sangma Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament 2026, organised by the Shillong Cricket Association.
Winds CC, after opting to bat, posted 129/8 in 20 overs, with Aditya Mahala top-scoring with an unbeaten 67. Reshabh Dipak starred with the ball, claiming 3/16.
In reply, Royal CC chased down the target in just 11.4 overs, powered by Raj Biswa’s quickfire 57 and Pringaang Sangma’s 32. Dipak was named Player of the Match for his all-round effort.
In another match, Rhinoland Cricket Academy defeated Sputnik Spartans by 40 runs via the DLS method. Rhinoland scored 188/8, led by Arun Sonar (47) and Sumit Kashyap (39). Chasing a revised target of 161 in 16 overs, Sputnik Spartans were restricted to 120/7 despite Dilwar Khan’s 49. Tapan Kumar Sharma’s four-wicket haul earned him the Player of the Match award.
As the tournament gathers pace, matches like these underline the growing competitiveness and depth of cricket in the region, where every game brings with it a blend of emerging talent and seasoned performers eager to make their mark. And as the days unfold, one can sense that the real drama is still to come, where pressure will intensify, margins will narrow, and only those who can hold their nerve will find a way through to the final stages of what promises to be a gripping contest.
