NPL-2: 3rd consecutive wins for Biratnagar Kings
Biratnagar Kings have registered their third consecutive win in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Biratnagar defeated Janakpur Bolts by 9 runs in the match held on Monday.
Chasing a target of 136 runs set by Biratnagar, Janakpur scored 126 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. For Janakpur, Jan Nicole Lofty top-scored with 41 runs while Lahiru Milanta scored 23 runs. Similarly, Biratnagar bowler Sandeep Lamichhane took 4 wickets while Surya Tamang took 2 wickets.
Earlier, Biratnagar, who were invited to bat after losing the toss at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, scored 135 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. For Biratnagar, opener Lokesh Bam was dismissed for 28 runs off 26 balls, while George Munsey was dismissed for 10 runs.
Similarly, Martin Guptill was dismissed for 13 runs off 15 balls. Similarly, for Biratnagar, Basir Ahmed scored 36 runs off 35 balls, while Shumam Ranjane scored 37 runs off 29 balls. Similarly, for Janakpur, Rupesh Singh and Sangeet Coorey took 2 wickets each, while Aditya Mehta took one wicket.
With this win, Biratnagar has won all three matches and has six points, placing them at the top of the points table. Similarly, defending champions Janakpur Bolts have suffered their second consecutive defeat.
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