Jahandad's spell powers Gorkhas to 36-run victory over Lions
Summary
Jahandad Khan’s devastating powerplay spell guided Kathmandu Gorkhas to a 36-run win over Lumbini Lions in the Nepal Premier League. Gorkhas posted 160/8 and then bowled out the league leaders for 124 to move up to second place.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Gorkhas defeated league leaders Lumbini Lions by 36 runs in the Nepal Premier League at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground.
- David Warner’s 66 and Sahil Patel’s 38 helped Gorkhas reach 160/8 before a late batting collapse.
- Pakistani spinner Jahandad Khan took a hat-trick in the powerplay and ripped through the Lions’ top order, reducing them to 34/6.
- Lumbini Lions were eventually dismissed for 124 in 19.3 overs, with Gorkhas climbing to second place in the standings.
