Kirtipur:Karnali Yaks emerged victorious against Biratnagar Kings by four wickets in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground.
According to National News Agency RSS, Karnali successfully chased a target of 187 runs set by Biratnagar, reaching it in 19.5 overs with the loss of six wickets. Captain Sompal Kami led the charge with an unbeaten 62 runs, including four fours and three sixes in 32 balls.
Other notable contributions for Karnali included Pawan Sharraf’s 36 runs, Ariful Islam’s 32, Gulshan Jha’s 28, and Dipak Dumre’s 20 runs. On the bowling front, Biratnagar’s Angelo Matthews took three wickets, while Sandeep Lamichhane and Pratish Jaishi each claimed one.
Biratnagar, after losing the toss and being put to bat first, posted 186 runs for seven wickets in their 20 overs. Lokesh Bam top-scored for Biratnagar with 87 runs, hitting three fours and nine sixes in his 52-ball innings. Andre Russell added 27 runs and Angelo Mathews scored 31. Basir Ahmad and Shehan Jayasuriya contributed 13 and 11 runs, respectively.
Karnali’s captain Kami also showcased his skills with the ball, taking four wickets for 33 runs in four overs. Mark Watt and Nandan Yadav supported him with a wicket each.