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Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26: Meghalaya edge Sikkim in tense finale by 2 wickets

Shillong, Nov 18 (UNI) Led by a century from Gaurav Narleng (128) and an impenetrable knock by Angkit 'The Rock' Tamang (35 not out), Meghalaya defeated Sikkim by two wickets on a thrilling third day to win their Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 plate group match at the MCA Ground here today.
Three results - Meghalaya win, Sikkim win or tie - were all possible right until the very end of the contest, that is until No. 10 Apandanka Marak drove the ball beautifully for four to bring up Meghalaya's victory.
The rising anxiety turned to relief and joy as the Meghalaya players and officials rushed out of the dugout to celebrate a hugely impressive victory.
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