Warner, Sahil Patel put on century stand as Kathmandu set Lumbini 161-run target
Summary
David Warner and Sahil Patel shared a 104-run opening stand as Kathmandu Gorkhas posted 160-8 and set Lumbini Lions a target of 161 in the Nepal Premier League. Warner top-scored with 66, while Lumbini’s bowlers Abhishek Gautam, Sher Malla and Ruben Trumpelmann took two wickets each.
Key Points
- David Warner and Sahil Patel put on 104 runs for the first wicket to give Kathmandu Gorkhas a strong start.
- Kathmandu finished on 160-8 in 20 overs, with Warner scoring 66 off 50 balls and Sahan Arachchige making an unbeaten 34.
- Lumbini captain Rohit Kumar Paudel won the toss and chose to field at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
- A win would help Lumbini stay on top and secure a playoff place, while Kathmandu have built momentum after two straight wins.
