As the Kathmandu Gurkhas defeat the Karnali Yaks, Erasmus and Sumit Maharjan shine

Kathmandu Gurkhas clinched a limit three-wicket victory over the Karnali Yaks in the 6th coordinate of the Nepal Premier League, held on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, the Karnali Yaks posted a add up to of 149 for 5 in their designated 20 overs. The innings was secured by Shikhar Dhawan, who remained unbeaten on 72 runs off 51 balls, including four boundaries and five sixes. Chadwick Walton contributed 21 runs off 15 balls, whereas Babar Hayat included 13 runs.

For the Gurkhas, Gerhard Erasmus was the standout bowler, claiming 2 wickets for 29 runs in his 4 overs.

In reaction, the Kathmandu Gurkhas chased down the target, coming to 153 for 7 in 19.3 overs. The chase was moved by Gerhard Erasmus, who scored 38 runs off 28 balls, and Sumit Maharjan, who remained not out with 40 runs off 37 balls.

Captain Karan KC given a late surge with a quickfire 28 runs off 10 balls. The Yaks’ bowling assault saw commitments from Bipin Sharma, who took 1 wicket for 18 runs in his 4 overs, and Zeeshan Maqsood, who claimed 1 wicket for 24 runs.

This victory marks the Kathmandu Gurkhas’ to begin with win in the competition, whereas the Karnali Yaks are still looking for their maiden victory. The Gurkhas will point to construct on this energy in their up-and-coming matches.

source: cricnepal.com