KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings have set a target of 175 runs for Janakpur Bolts in their Nepal Premier League (NPL) encounter after scoring 174 runs for the loss of three wickets.
After winning the toss, Janakpur elected to field first, sending Biratnagar in to bat. Andre Russell, Imran Sheikh, and Lokesh Bam scored half-centuries for Biratnagar.
Russell top-scored with 52 runs off 29 deliveries, hitting five sixes and one four. Imran Sheikh contributed 56 runs off 45 balls, including five fours and two sixes, while Lokesh Bam scored 50 off 40 deliveries, with five fours and three sixes.
After opener Shehan Jayasuriya was dismissed for just one run off three balls, Imran and Lokesh steadied the innings with a valuable partnership, laying the foundation for Biratnagar’s total.
For Janakpur, Abhishek Tiwari claimed two wickets, while Moeen Ali took one. The other bowlers failed to make a breakthrough. Janakpur now need 175 runs to secure victory
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