KATHMANDU: Karnali Yaks secured their second consecutive victory in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) by defeating Biratnagar Kings by four wickets. This win follows their previous 19-run victory over Janakpur.
Chasing a target of 187, Karnali reached the total in 19.5 overs, losing six wickets in the process. Captain Sompal Kami anchored the chase with an unbeaten 62 off 32 balls. Gulshan Jha also remained not out on 28, while Pawan Sarraf contributed 36 runs and Dipak Dumre added 20. For Biratnagar, Angelo Mathews claimed three wickets, with Charith Asalanka, Pratish GC, and Sandeep Lamichhane taking one wicket each.
Earlier, after being put in to bat, Biratnagar posted 186 for 7 in their 20 overs at the TU ground. Opener Lokesh Bam played an aggressive innings, scoring 87 runs off 52 balls, including nine sixes and three fours. Angelo Mathews scored 31, and Andre Russell added 27. Karnali captain Sompal Kami excelled with the ball, taking four wickets, while Nandan Yadav and Mark Watt claimed one wicket each. This loss marks Biratnagar’s second consecutive defeat in the tournament, having previously lost to Chitwan Rhinos by eight runs.
