KATHMANDU: Pokhara Avengers have set Karnali Yaks a target of 218 runs in the first match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket tournament today.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Pokhara Avengers posted an impressive 217 for three in their allotted 20 overs.
Yuvraj Samra led the innings with a brilliant century, scoring 102 runs off 48 balls, including 10 fours and six sixes. Similarly, captain Kushal Bhurtel contributed 62 runs off 39 balls, hitting seven sixes. Chamika Karunaratne remained unbeaten on 35 off just 11 balls, with three fours and three sixes.
Mehedi Hasan scored five runs, while Sunny Bik was dismissed for three. For Karnali Yaks, Sompal Kami claimed two wickets in his four overs, conceding 24 runs. Mark Watt took one wicket.
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