The Pokhara Avengers have set a goal of 139 runs for the Kathmandu Gurkhas

In a must-win match of the Nepal premier league (NPL), Pokhara Avengers set a target of 139 runs for Kathmandu Gurkhas at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on Thursday.

Winning the hurl, Kathmandu chose to field to begin with, limiting Pokhara to 138 runs for the misfortune of 8 wickets in the apportioned 20 overs. Raymon Reifer, a middle-order batter, scored an unbeaten 41 runs off 30 balls, hitting one four and three sixes. Opener Dinesh Kharelscored 38 runs off 25 balls, counting six fours and a six, sometime recently being caught lbw by Rashid Khan.

Dilip Nath included 27 runs but was bowled by Rashid. Other batters fizzled to reach double figures, with Andries Gous and Narayan Joshi rejected for ducks. Captain Kushal Bhurtel overseen as it were 7 runs, whereas Michael Leask contributed 1 some time recently falling lbw to Karan KC.

For Kathmandu, Rashid Khan and Karan KC driven the bowling assault, each taking three wickets. Gerhard Erasmus and Michael Levitt each took a wicket.

The coordinate is basic for both groups as they compete for a spot in the playoffs.