Karnali Yaks set 130-run target for Janakpur Bolts (photos)
Batting first after losing the toss, Karnali managed 129 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
KATHMANDU: In the ongoing final league match of Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2, Karnali Yaks posted a target of 130 runs against Janakpur Bolts at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Stadium.
Batting first after losing the toss, Karnali managed 129 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Janakpur bowlers dominated the innings, dismissing Karnali’s openers early. Mark Watt was sent back on the third ball of the second over after scoring 4 runs off 7 balls. His opening partner, Imran Sheikh, contributed 33 runs from 32 balls, including 1 four and 1 six.
Other notable contributions came from Priyank Panchal (33), Gulshan Jha (19), William Bosisto (15), Najibullah Zadran (13), Pawan Sarraf (1), and Arjun Gharti (4).
Bowling for Janakpur, Aditya Mehta and Lalit Rajbanshi took 2 wickets each, while Sangeet Kure, Anil Shah, and Maaz Sadaqat claimed 1 wicket apiece.
Rajbanshi’s crucial dismissals included key batsmen Imran Sheikh and Priyank Panchal, while Cooray removed opener Mark Watt.
Anil Shah, despite bowling 2 overs for 23 runs, remained among the more expensive bowlers.
Janakpur Bolts now need 130 runs to claim victory in this decisive match.
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