KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Gurkhas secured their second victory in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) by defeating Biratnagar by nine wickets. Chasing a modest target of 84 runs at the TU cricket ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu reached the goal in 9.4 overs, losing only one wicket.
Australian batters David Warner and William Bosisto remained unbeaten on 44 and 23 runs, respectively. The team crossed the 50-run mark in just 6.2 overs. Earlier, put in to bat after losing the toss, Biratnagar struggled significantly and was bundled out for 83 runs in 18.3 overs.
Rupesh Singh top-scored with 26 runs, while Angelo Mathews contributed 22 runs. Three Biratnagar batters failed to score, and West Indies star Andre Russell was dismissed for 3 runs. Lokesh Bam managed only 6 runs, and Basir Ahmed added 10.
Santosh Yadav led the bowling attack for Kathmandu, claiming three wickets, while Sahan Arachchige took two. Karan KC, Jahandad Khan, Shahab Alam, and Dev Shah each picked up one wicket. This marks the third defeat for Biratnagar in five matches played. Meanwhile, Kathmandu has now recorded two wins and one loss in their three appearances in the tournament.
