KATHMANDU: Lumbini Lions suffered a 22-run defeat against Kathmandu Gorkhas in Tuesday’s Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2 match after a disappointing batting performance.
Batting second to chase the target of 158 set by Kathmandu, Lumbini was bowled out for 135 in 19.1 overs.
With this victory, Kathmandu now has two wins and two losses in four matches, having previously lost to Biratnagar Kings and Sudurpaschim Royals while defeating Janakpur Bolts.
This was Lumbini’s third game and their second loss, having earlier been defeated by Karnali Yaks and beaten Chitwan Rhinos. The Lions’ batting failures proved decisive in the outcome.
After the fall of seven wickets, Sher Mal attempted to revive Lumbini’s innings, scoring 34 runs off 11 balls, including a four and four sixes, making him the top scorer for the team.
Dilip Nath contributed 25 runs off 33 balls with a four and a six, while opener D’Arcy Short added 22 runs in 11 balls, including three fours and a six. Captain Rohit Paudel and Gulbadin Naib scored 11 runs each.
Other Lumbini players were unable to make significant contributions, sealing the team’s defeat.
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