All-round Russell powers Biratnagar to 2- run win over Janakpur
Summary
Andre Russell struck 52 and took four wickets as Biratnagar Kings beat Janakpur Bolts by two runs in the Nepal Premier League. Saif Hassan’s 71 went in vain as Janakpur’s unbeaten run ended.
Key Points
- Andre Russell produced a match-winning all-round performance, scoring 52 off 29 balls and taking four wickets as Biratnagar Kings beat Janakpur Bolts by two runs.
- Janakpur were bowled out in their chase of 175 despite Saif Hassan’s 71, ending their unbeaten start to the tournament.
- Lokesh Bam and Imran Sheikh added a 107-run stand to help Biratnagar reach 174, with Bam scoring 50 and Sheikh making 52.
- Moeen Ali, Angelo Mathews, Lalit Rajbanshi and other overseas and domestic players featured in the match.
