Kirtipur: In the second match of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket tournament today, Karnali Yaks have set a victory target of 167 runs for Chitwan Rhinos. The match is taking place at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Karnali, after losing the toss and being invited to bat first, amassed a total of 166 runs for the loss of three wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
According to National News Agency Nepal, opener Priyank Panchal made the highest contribution with 90 runs for Karnali. Panchal missed scoring a century by 10 runs but achieved the highest score with the help of seven fours and six sixes in 48 balls. It is his first time playing in the NPL, and he has become the second player in this edition to score a half-century.
Additionally, for Karnali, Max O’Dowd scored 20 runs with a four off 30 balls. Mark Watt contributed 16 runs with a four in 21 balls, while Pawan Sarraf remained unbeaten on 27, and Najibullah Zadran not out on four runs.
Currently, Chitwan Rhinos are batting in response against Karnali Yaks.