KATHMANDU: Lumbini Lions scored 149 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs, setting a target of 150 runs for Janakpur Bolts in the first match of the day in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Thursday.
Janakpur had won the toss and elected to bowl, striking on the first ball of the innings when Lalit Rajbanshi dismissed Lumbini opener D’Arcy Short, caught by Rahul Yadav.
Lumbini lead the standings with 5 points from three matches, having recorded two wins and one tie. Janakpur are fourth with four points from four matches, including two wins and two losses.
Janakpur won the inaugural NPL title, while Lumbini are the defending champions after winning the second edition.
