Karnali Yaks under pressure sets a modest target for Sudurpashchim Royals
Batting first after losing the toss at the TU Cricket Ground, Karnali Yaks were bowled out for 101 runs on the last ball of their allotted 20 overs.
KATHMANDU: In the final league-stage match of the first Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL), Sudurpaschim Royals have been set a modest target of 102 runs by Karnali Yaks.
Batting first after losing the toss at the TU Cricket Ground, Karnali Yaks were bowled out for 101 runs on the last ball of their allotted 20 overs.
Top Performers for Karnali Yaks:
Zeeshan Maqsood top-scored with 30 runs off 35 balls, including four boundaries. He was dismissed in the 18th over by Sudurpaschim captain Dipendra Singh Airee.
Maqsood shared a crucial 39-run partnership for the fifth wicket with William Bosisto, who scored 16 runs off 24 balls before falling to Dipendra.
Chadwick Walton contributed 14 runs off 16 balls before being trapped LBW by Saif Ali Zaib.
Opener Babar Hayat scored 13 runs off 9 balls, hitting two consecutive boundaries before getting out to Avinash Bohora in the second over.
Karnali lost opener Rit Gautam on the final ball of the first over without scoring.
Dev Khanal was run out after scoring 7 runs off 12 balls. Captain Sompal Kami managed 11 runs off 9 balls before being dismissed by Scott Kuggeleijn. Gulshan Jha was run out after scoring 2 runs off 2 balls.
Sudurpaschim Bowling Highlights:
For Sudurpaschim Royals, Harmeet Singh took 3 wickets, Dipendra Singh Airee and Scott Kuggeleijn claimed 2 wickets each, while Saif Ali Zeb and Harmit Singh took 1 wicket apiece.
Playoff Scenario:
If Sudurpaschim Royals chase down the target in 12.2 overs or fewer, Kathmandu Gurkhas will secure a playoff spot, while Karnali Yaks will be eliminated from the tournament.
