NPL 2026: Biratnagar registers victory against Pokhara

Kathmandu: In the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) today, Biratnagar Kings secured a four-wicket win against Pokhara Avengers.

Biratnagar chased the modest target of 133 runs posted by Pokhara in 19.2 overs for the loss of six wickets. Basir Ahamad contributed 37, Lokesh Bam 33, and Imran Sheikh 10 runs in the match. Isuru Udana scored 25 not out, and Shehan Jayasurya made 17 runs. For Pokhara, Kushel Bhurtel and Ramesh Mendis took two wickets each, while Bipin Khatri and Dhananjay Lakshan claimed one wicket each.

Earlier, Pokhara, having won the toss and opted to bat, was all out for 132 runs in 17.5 overs in the match played at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Opener Yuvraj Samra played an excellent innings, scoring 84 runs off 47 balls, including seven fours and five sixes.

Likewise, Dhananjay Lakshan added 22 and Sani Bk 12 runs. The rest of the batters could not make double-digit runs. For Biratnagar Kings, captain Sandeep Lamichhane bowled brilliantly, giving away 27 runs in four overs and taking the highest of six wickets, which included a hat-trick. Similarly, Angelo Matthews, Charith Asalanka, and Rupesh Singh took one wicket each.

With the win, Biratnagar’s playoff hopes are still alive. They have played six games, winning three and losing three. After today’s loss, Pokhara is out of the playoff race. They have lost five out of six games and won only one. In another match happening today, Karnali Yaks will face Lumbini Lions at 5:00 pm.

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