Kirtipur:In the 2026 Nepal Premier League (NPL) match held today, the Biratnagar Kings have set a challenging target of 187 runs for the Karnali Yaks to chase in order to secure a win.
According to National News Agency RSS, the match took place at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground, where Karnali Yaks won the toss and opted to bowl first. Biratnagar Kings managed to score 186 runs for the loss of 7 wickets within their allotted 20 overs.
Lokesh Bam was the standout performer for Biratnagar, scoring 87 runs from 52 balls, which included 3 fours and 9 sixes. His performance was pivotal in helping the team achieve a strong total. Additionally, Andre Russell contributed 27 runs off 15 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes, while Angelo Mathews added 31 runs off 23 balls, hitting four 4s.
In the latter part of the innings, Basir Ahmed scored 13 runs from 7 balls, and Shehan Jayasuriya added 11 runs to the total. On the bowling front for Karnali Yaks, captain Sompal Kami was impressive, taking 4 wickets for 33 runs in his 4 overs. Mark Watt and Nandan Yadav also contributed by taking one wicket each.
As of now, Karnali Yaks are in the midst of their batting innings, having scored 33 runs for the loss of 1 wicket in 3 overs.