The Biratnagar Kings have started the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2 with a record-breaking performance, securing an impressive win over the Pokhara Avengers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Biratnagar, which improved its own record and scored a huge total of 220 runs, secured a 53-run victory by restricting Pokhara to 167 runs in a day-night match held at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Tuesday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Biratnagar, who were invited to bat after losing the toss on the third day of the tournament on Tuesday, posted a record total of 220 runs in 20 overs, losing no wickets, thanks to a century partnership between opener Lokesh Bam and number three batsman Martin Guptill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Lokesh and Guptill scored half-centuries as Biratnagar set a record for the highest total in an innings in NPL history. Lokesh scored 72 runs off 48 balls with 1 four and 7 sixes, while Guptill scored 61 runs off 35 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Biratnagar, who entered the field with high morale after the record total, Pratish GC, Shubham, Captain Sandeep, and Merchant de Lange took 2 wickets each, and Bashir and Surya Tamang took 1 wicket each, restricting Pokhara to 167 runs in 18.5 overs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Pokhara, captain Kushal Bhurtel batted aggressively and scored 59 runs, but could not lead the team to victory. Bhurtel hit 5 fours and 4 sixes in 31 balls. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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