KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings defeated Janakpur Bolts by two runs in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) match held at the TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Chasing a target of 175 runs, Janakpur managed 172 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Saif Hassan led Janakpur’s batting effort, remaining unbeaten on 71 runs off 47 balls, including two fours and five sixes. Bishal Sushling contributed 43 runs, while James Neesham scored 27.
For Biratnagar, Andre Russell was the leading bowler with three wickets. Angelo Mathews claimed two wickets, while Rupesh Singh took one.
Earlier, batting first after being put in by Janakpur, Biratnagar posted 174 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs. Imran Sheikh top-scored with 56 runs, while Andre Russell remained unbeaten on 52. Opener Lokesh Bam also contributed 50 runs. For Janakpur, Abhishek Tiwari claimed two wickets, while Moeen Ali took one.
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