Kathmandu Gurkhas set 102-run target for Janakpur Bolts
Captain Karan KC contributed 19 runs from 13 balls.
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Gurkhas struggled with the bat, getting bowled out for a meager 101 runs in 19.3 overs against Janakpur Bolts in the Nepal Premier League (NPL).
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Kathmandu’s top scorer was JJ Smit Erasmus, who managed 20 runs off 22 balls with 2 boundaries.
Captain Karan KC contributed 19 runs from 13 balls. Michael Levitt was dismissed for 8 runs off 6 balls, caught by Mohammad Mohsin off Kishore Mahato’s delivery.
Janakpur’s bowlers dominated early, with Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi claiming two crucial wickets in the 7th over — Stephan Eskinazi (17) and Sumit Maharjan (0). Sher Malla wrapped up the innings in the 20th over by taking two wickets.
For Janakpur, Lalit Rajbanshi and Sher Malla took 3 wickets each, while Mohammad Mohsin grabbed 2 wickets. Kishore Mahato and Araniko Yadav chipped in with 1 wicket apiece.
In today’s earlier match, Pokhara Avengers defeated Biratnagar Kings in a thrilling Super Over finish.
Janakpur Bolts Make One Change
Janakpur Bolts have made one change from their squad that played against Sudurpaschim Royals on Wednesday. Mohammad Mohsin replaces Joshua Tromp.
Janakpur Bolts Playing XI
Anil Shah (Captain), Aasif Sheikh, Lahiru Milantha (Wicketkeeper), Harsh Thaker, Jimmy Neesham, Shubham Kesharwani, Mohammad Mohsin, Sher Malla, Arnikoyadav, Kishor Mahato, Lalit Rajbanshi
Kathmandu Gorkhas Playing XI
Karan KC (Captain), Gerhard Erasmus, Bhim Sharki, Sahab Alam, Dipesh Kandel, Rashid Khan, Sumit Maharjan, Pratik Shrestha, Michael Levitt, Stephan Eskinazi, Dan Douthwaite
