NPL : Janakpur’s Emphatic Victory over Kathmandu Gorkhas
Janakpur Bolts defeated Kathmandu Gorkhas in the first match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) today. At the TU Cricket Ground on Thursday, Janakpur beat Kathmandu by 8 wickets.
Chasing the 116-run target set by Kathmandu, Janakpur Bolts reached the target in 17.2 overs for the loss of 2 wickets. Moeen Ali led the chase with a half-century, remaining unbeaten on 58 runs, while Saif Hassan remained not out on 40 runs.
Earlier, after winning the toss and batting first, Kathmandu was bowled out for 115 runs in 19.3 overs. Bhim Sharki top-scored for Kathmandu with 33 runs, while Rashid Khan added 17 and Samit Patel scored 13 runs. Similarly, Sumit Maharjan contributed 10 runs. For Janakpur Bolts, bowler Rahul Yadav delivered an impressive spell, claiming 4 wickets for 18 runs in his 3 overs. Saif Hassan bagged 2 wickets, while Harmeet Singh, Moeen Ali, and Lalit Rajbanshi picked up one wicket each.
Having lost to Karnali Yaks in their opening fixture, Janakpur have staged a strong comeback with a comfortable win in their second match, while Kathmandu have begun their tournament with a defeat.v
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