Janakpur Bolts Dominate Inaugural NPL Match with Convincing Win Over Biratnagar Kings
The inaugural session of the Nepal Premier League saw Janakpur Bolts record an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Biratnagar Kings in the first match on November 30 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
While batting, Biratnagar Kings posted a paltry 127 all out (19 overs) despite a fighting 55 runs by Martin Guptill .Janakpur Bolts convincingly chased down the target in just 15.3 overs, bolstered by a fluent 75 -off 53 balls from Lahiru Milantha and a steadying 29 runs from Harsh Thaker in a critical 116-run partnership.
Lalit Rajbanshi's destructive bowling (3 wickets for 28 runs) helped Biratnagar's fall apart.
Lahiru Milantha was Player of the Match.
Match Summary:
- Biratnagar Kings: 127 all out (19 overs). Guptill 55; Rajbanshi 3/28
- Janakpur Bolts: 131/2 in 15.3 overs. Milantha 75* led the chase.
After this match, Janakpur Bolts are now the leaders of the NPL with 2 points and are looking to build on this momentum while the Kings are waiting for their first win!