Biratnagar Kings set 136-run target against Janakpur Bolts (photos)
Among the openers, Lokesh Bam added 28 runs while George Munsey scored 10. Martin Guptill failed to make a big impact, contributing just 13 runs.
KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings posted a challenging total of 135/7 in 20 overs against defending champions Janakpur Bolts in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025, setting a target of 136 runs for the Bolts.
After winning the toss, Janakpur opted to field first, giving Biratnagar the chance to bat.
The innings saw significant contributions from Shubham Ranjan, an Indian-origin American player, who scored 37 runs off 29 balls, including two fours and two sixes, before being run out.
Basir Ahmad also impressed with 36 runs from 35 balls, hitting three sixes.
Among the openers, Lokesh Bam added 28 runs while George Munsey scored 10. Martin Guptill failed to make a big impact, contributing just 13 runs.
In the bowling department for Janakpur, Sangeeth Gooray took two wickets for 26 runs, Rupesh Singh claimed two for 12, and Aditya Mahat picked up one wicket for 16 runs.
Biratnagar has four points from two games. Janakpur, on the other hand, has not been able to open its account with points.
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