David Warner lifts TU as Kathmandu hand Lumbini their first defeat of the season
Summary
David Warner smashed 66 off 50 as Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Lumbini Lions by 36 runs in the Nepal Premier League, handing the defending champions their first defeat of the season. Warner also played a key role in the field and said he would like to return next year.
Key Points
- David Warner scored 66 off 50 to power Kathmandu Gorkhas to 160/8 against Lumbini Lions at the TU International Cricket Stadium.
- Kathmandu’s bowlers then restricted Lumbini to 124 in 19.3 overs, sealing a 36-run win and Lumbini’s first loss of the season.
- Warner built a 104-run partnership with Sahil Patel and was named player of the match.
- Kathmandu moved to second in the points table with six points from four games and remain in the hunt for a playoff berth.
