Kirtipur:Sudurpaschim Royals have restricted the Pokhara Avengers to a score of 145 runs in their allotted 20 overs during a match in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament.
According to National News Agency RSS, the match took place at the TU International Cricket Stadium under lights, where Sudurpaschim’s decision to bowl after winning the toss paid off. Led by Dipendra Singh Airee, the team managed to take 7 wickets while conceding only 145 runs.
For the Pokhara Avengers, Arjun Gharti emerged as the top scorer with 40 runs off 25 balls, followed by Mahedi Hasan with 32 runs in 21 balls. Captain Kushal Burtel contributed 21 runs, and Shakib Al Hasan added 14 runs to the total.
On the bowling front, Anil Kharel excelled by taking 3 wickets for Sudurpaschim. Hemant Dhami, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Scott Kuggeleijn each added a wicket to their tally.
This match marks Sudurpaschim Royals’ second appearance in the tournament, following a defeat against the Lumbini Lions in the inaugural match. In contrast, the Pokhara Avengers are participating in their first match of the NPL. Sudurpaschim Royals now require 146 runs to secure their first victory in the tournament.