KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Gorkhas were defeated by the Pokhara Avengers by 55 runs in the final league stage match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).
Chasing a target of 225 runs set by the Avengers, Kathmandu was bowled out for 169 runs with one ball to spare. Following this loss, Kathmandu is now set to face the Chitwan Rhinos in the eliminator match.
Kathmandu concluded the league stage in third place with eight points, having secured four wins and suffered three losses in their seven matches. Chitwan finished in fourth place with seven points, recording three wins, three losses, and one shared point. The first qualifier match will feature the top-ranked Lumbini Lions against the second-ranked Sudurpaschim Royals.
The Pokhara Avengers ended their third season on a high note with this victory. Despite being previously eliminated from the playoff race, Pokhara finished in seventh place with four points, having secured two wins and five losses throughout the tournament. Pokhara remains the only team in NPL history that has yet to qualify for the playoffs.
