KATHMANDU: Pokhara Avengers set a massive 218-run target for Karnali Yaks in the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) match. Batting first after winning the toss at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Pokhara posted 217 runs for the loss of 3 wickets, marking the highest team score in the third edition of the tournament.
Opener Yuvraj Singh Samra led the charge with a century, scoring 102 runs off 48 balls, featuring 10 fours and 6 sixes. The 20-year-old Canadian left-hander became the first player to score a century in this year’s edition. He was supported by Kushal Bhurtel, who contributed 62 runs off 39 balls, including 7 sixes. The duo shared a 136-run partnership for the second wicket, the highest partnership for any wicket in the current tournament.
Captain Chamika Karunaratne remained unbeaten on 35 off just 11 balls, hitting 3 fours and 3 sixes, while Sunny BK finished not out on 3 runs. Pokhara lost their first wicket at 27 runs when opener Mahedi Hasan was dismissed for 5. For Karnali, Sompal Kami claimed 2 wickets, and Mark Watt took 1 wicket.
