Lumbini Lions and Kathmandu Gurkhas Secure Dominant Victories in Nepal Premier League
Summary
Lumbini Lions beat Janakpur Bolts by 16 runs and Kathmandu Gurkhas defeated Biratnagar Kings by 9 wickets in Nepal Premier League action on Thursday. The results tightened the points table as both winners strengthened their playoff hopes.
Key Points
- Lumbini Lions stayed unbeaten with a 16-run win over Janakpur Bolts after posting 149/8 and defending it with disciplined bowling.
- Kathmandu Gurkhas crushed Biratnagar Kings by 9 wickets, chasing 84 in just 9.4 overs after bowling Biratnagar out for 83.
- Rohit Kumar Paudel top-scored for Lumbini, while David Warner’s unbeaten 44 powered Kathmandu’s chase.
- Lumbini remain top of the table, with Kathmandu moving into second place as the playoff race intensifies.
