Kirtipur:Kathmandu Kathmandu Gorkhaz have secured their second consecutive victory in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) by defeating Biratnagar Kings by 9 wickets. The match took place at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, where Kathmandu efficiently chased down a target of 84 runs set by Biratnagar in just 9.4 overs, losing only one wicket in the process.
According to National News Agency Nepal, David Warner remained unbeaten on 44 runs, contributing significantly to Kathmandu’s victory, while William Bosisto added 23 runs. Sahil Patel was the only batsman dismissed from the Kathmandu side, scoring 10 runs. Biratnagar’s Aparajit Paudel was the sole bowler to claim a wicket during the match.
Earlier in the game, Biratnagar Kings, put into bat first after losing the toss, were bowled out for 83 runs in 18.3 overs. Rupesh Singh top-scored with 26 runs, followed by Angelo Mathews with 22 and Basir Ahmed with 10. In response, Kathmandu’s Santosh Yadav took three wickets, while Sahan Arachchige and Jahandad Khan each claimed two. Sahab Alam, captain Karan KC, and Dev Shah also contributed with one wicket each.
This victory has propelled Kathmandu to second place in the points table, while Biratnagar has fallen to fifth. In the first match of the day, Lumbini Lions defeated Janakpur Bolts by 16 runs and have maintained their undefeated status in the tournament, leading the points table.