KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Gorkhas registered their second victory in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), defeating Biratnagar Kings by nine wickets on Thursday.
With the victory, Kathmandu added two points to their tally, taking their total to four from three matches.
Kathmandu had lost their opening match to Janakpur Bolts by eight wickets before bouncing back with a four-wicket victory over Karnali Yaks in their second game.
Following Thursday’s result, Kathmandu joined Biratnagar, Karnali, Janakpur and Sudurpaschim on four points each. Lumbini Lions lead the standings with seven points, while Chitwan Rhinos have three points. Pokhara Avengers, who have lost all three of their matches, remain at the bottom.
Chasing a modest target of 84 runs, Kathmandu reached 84 for the loss of one wicket in just 9.4 overs.
David Warner and Will Bosisto guided Kathmandu to a comfortable victory with an unbeaten 69-run partnership for the second wicket. Warner remained not out on 44 off 24 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes, while Bosisto contributed an unbeaten 23 off 24 balls, including three fours.
Opener Sahil Patel was the only Kathmandu batter to be dismissed, scoring 10 runs before being bowled by Aprajit Poudel.
Earlier, after winning the toss and electing to field at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu restricted Biratnagar to just 83 runs in 18.3 overs.
Biratnagar’s total is the lowest recorded in the ongoing edition of the NPL. Previously, Sudurpaschim Royals had been bowled out for 87 runs against Lumbini Lions.
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