With a record 10-wicket victory over the Lumbini Lions, Pokhara Avengers

Pokhara Avengers broke a record by winning with 10 wickets against Lumbini Lions in the Nepal premier league (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on Thursday.

Chasing a target of 171 runs set by Lumbini, Pokhara openers Andries Gous and Dinesh Kharel put on an unbeaten association, fixing the victory in fair 16.5 overs. Gous smashed 104 runs off 54 balls, getting to be the to begin with player to score a century in the progressing NPL. His innings included 12 fours and 5 sixes. Kharel bolstered him with a noteworthy 61 off 39 balls, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes.

In a historic moment for NPL history, two players scored half-centuries in a single innings without losing a wicket, marking Pokhara's impressive execution.

Earlier, Lumbini Lions posted 170-5 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and picking to bat to begin with. Captain Rohit Paudel driven the innings with a rankling 95 off 59 balls, counting 10 fours and 4 sixes.Paudel and Tom Moores highlighted the innings with their 110-run stand, with Tom scoring 45 off 38 balls.

Despite their efforts, Lumbini’s bowlers battled to break Pokhara's opening partnership. With this victory, Pokhara enrolled there to begin with win of the competition, taking off Lumbini, which has played two matches so distant, as the as it were group however to claim a victory.

source: thekathmandupost.