For the Lumbini Lions, the Kathmandu Gurkhas set a goal of 104 runs

Kathmandu Gurkhas set an unassuming target of 104 runs for Lumbini Lions in their progressing Nepal Premier League (NPL) coordinate at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on Monday.

Choosing to bat first, Kathmandu struggled to find form, and the opposing team bowled them out for 103 runs. Their innings needed considerable organizations, with Bhim Sharkideveloping as the best scorer, contributing 31 runs off 40 balls some time recently being stumped by Arjun Saud off Abhishek Gautam’s delivery.

Other players scored cheaply: Stephen Eskinazi scored 13 runs, Stephen Eskinazifailed to open his account, Gerhard Erasmus oversaw fair 1 run, Sumit Maharjan 4 runs, and Rashid Khan 1 run. Commitments from Dan Douthwaite (21 runs), Pratik Shrestha (20 runs off 14 balls), and Karan KC (1 run) weren’t sufficient to steady the innings. Dipesh Kandel stayed unbeaten on 0 runs.

Lumbini’s bowlers conveyed an amazing execution.Saad Bin Zafar claimed 3 wickets, while Ramon Simmons and Abhishek Gautam each picked up 2 wickets. Surya Tamang and Bibek Yadav captured a wicket each.. Captain Rohit bowled two overs but did not take any wickets.

SOURCE: THEKATHMANDUPOST.