Biratnagar Kings Secure Victory in NPL

Biratnagar Kings defeated Janakpur Bolts by a narrow margin of two runs in the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

In the first match of the day, played today at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Biratnagar registered a thrilling victory after Janakpur, chasing a target of 175 runs, managed to score only 172 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

For Janakpur, Saif Hassan delivered an impressive batting performance, scoring the highest 71 runs off 48 balls, including two boundaries and five sixes. Similarly, Bishal Susling scored 43 runs off 30 balls, while James Neesham contributed 27 runs off 15 balls.

On the bowling side, Andre Russell led Biratnagar’s attack with four wickets, while Angelo Mathews claimed two wickets and Rupesh Singh took one.

Earlier, after losing the toss and being asked to bat first, Biratnagar Kings posted a competitive total of 174 runs for the loss of three wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

For Biratnagar, Imran Sheikh was the top scorer with 56 runs off 45 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes. Andre Russell remained unbeaten on 52 runs off 29 balls, hitting two boundaries and five sixes. Likewise, Lokesh Bam scored 50 runs off 40 balls, including three boundaries and three sixes. Shubham Ranjane remained unbeaten on seven runs off five balls.

For Janakpur, Abhishek Tiwari took two wickets, while Moeen Ali claimed one.

With this victory, Biratnagar Kings have collected four points from four matches, recording two wins and two defeats.

Janakpur Bolts have also played four matches, securing two victories and suffering two defeats, leaving them with an equal tally of four points.