KATHMANDU: The Lumbini Lions suffered their first defeat in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) after losing to the Kathmandu Gurkhas by 36 runs. This victory marks the third win for Kathmandu in four matches.
Chasing a target of 161 runs, the Lumbini Lions were bowled out for 124 runs in 19.3 overs. Sandeep Jora top-scored for the team with 44 runs, while Abishesh Gautam, Niroshan Dickwella, and Ruben Trumpelmann contributed 16, 14, and 11 runs respectively.
Kathmandu’s Jahandad Khan was the standout bowler, taking four wickets. Karan KC secured two wickets, while Santosh Yadav, Shahab Alam, Rashid Khan, and Sahan Arachchige each claimed one.
Earlier, after being put in to bat, the Kathmandu Gurkhas posted 160 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs at the TU Cricket Ground.
David Warner led the batting with 66 runs, supported by Sahil Patel who scored 38. Sahan Arachchige added an unbeaten 34 runs.
For Lumbini, Ruben Trumpelmann, Sher Malla, and Abishesh Gautam each took two wickets.
