Karnali Yaks defeat Biratnagar Kings by a thrilling 7 runs

Karnali Yaks enlisted a nail-biting 7-run victory over Biratnagar Kings in the progressing Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on Saturday.

Defending an unassuming add up to of 133 runs, Karnali’s bowlers held their nerve to limit Biratnagar to 126/8 in 20 overs. The win marked Karnali’s second consecutive triumph in the tournament.

Nandan Yadav was an astonishing performer with the ball, delivering a prudent spell and taking three wickets for fair 19 runs. He bowled a vital final over, conceding as it were seven runs when Biratnagar required 15 from the over to win. Bipin Sharma claimed two wickets, whereas Sompal Kami, William Bosisto, and Unish Thakuri took one each.

For Biratnagar, Nicholas Pooran top-scored with 40 runs off 39 balls, counting four boundaries and a six, sometime recently being bowled by Yadav. Openers Lokesh Bam (19) and Martin Guptill (4) fell early to Bipin Sharma’s sharp bowling.

Chasing 134, Biratnagar battled to construct associations, with key rejections at standard intervals. Deepak Bohara included 18 runs, but the rest of the center arrange fizzled to make noteworthy contributions.

Earlier, Karnali’s innings rotated around a 102-run third-wicket organization between Dev Khanal (53 off 48 balls) and William Bosisto (66 off 49 balls). Bosisto hit five fours and three sixes some time recently falling lbw to Chris Sole, whereas Khanal was caught off Basir Ahamad.

Biratnagar’s Pratish GC was the choose of the bowlers, taking four wickets for just 17 runs, counting a maiden over. Basir Ahamad and Chris Sole claimed two wickets each, whereas Aqib Ilyas chipped in with one.

Karnali’s moment wins from four matches places them fourth in the table with four focuses, whereas Biratnagar remains seventh with fair one win from four games.

source: thekathmandupost.