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Myagdi United remains victorious in their quest for One Day Trophy in GNC Tournament. Beating Pacific College of Technology, they have kept their records clean. This final venture before the semis has established Myagdi as a strong contender to lift the Trophy along with Laligurans and Lumbini. Pacific College of Technology’s Captain Manoj Mandal invited Myagdi to bat first after winning the toss. Myagdi utilised this opportunity as a perfect batting practice before semis. Openers Manish Shrestha once again shined with polished 69 off 54 balls. With 13 fours, he smashed bowlers all around the ground. Dipendra Thapa accelerated the run rate with 28 just off 18 deliveries. Together they put 78 runs of partnership. Pacific college of Technology executed a very ordinary fielding display with countless dropped catches. Manish Shrestha got lucky few times, however his ominous form can not be undermined. His quest for runs and ability to hit boundaries has made him a stand out player among others. Dev Biswokarma was another gem on Myagdi’s winning crown. He played with authority and sound temperament hitting 59 runs off 73 deliveries. Captain Pradeep Panta failed to join the club departing just for 1. Myagdi’s flag was flying high on the back of massive runs piled up by top order. Myagdi set 257 runs target for Pacific College of Technology as only Manoj Mandal and Lokesh claimed 2 wickets each. Lowest total loss fresh in the memory, target was unlikely for Pacific College of Technology to achieve. With loss of both openers in quick succession once again the match was headed in one direction. However, Prabin Gautam played gem of the inning hitting 70 runs. He played calculative placing balls in gaps and culling 7 fours. Siddhartha Shrestha contributed 19 runs. Defending larger total, Myagdi’s bowlers dispense runs more often than not. As a result, Pacific College of Technology accumulated their highest total of 149 runs in the tournament. Prabin alone has shown Pacific’s batting calibre. It was little late for Pacific as all four teams for semis has been selected, closing their account on 149. Once again Dev Biswokarma was among achievers with 2 wickets. Dev was awarded man of the Match award for his all round performance. It was evident that Myagdi lacked bowling intensity, though it was enough for them to keep opponents at the bay. Even Bowlers like Manoj KC and Pradeep Panta could not claim wickets at their will. No doubt, stronger opponents will prove severe. There will be no room for second chance.