Lamichhane takes NPL’s first hat-trick and six-wicket haul as Pokhara set 133-run target

Summary

Sandeep Lamichhane took the first hat-trick and first six-wicket haul of the Nepal Premier League season as Biratnagar Kings bowled out Pokhara Avengers for 132. Yuvraaj Samra’s 84 off 47 balls went in vain after Pokhara collapsed late in the innings.

Key Points
  • Sandeep Lamichhane delivered a record-breaking spell of six for 27, including the first hat-trick of NPL Season 3.
  • Pokhara Avengers were bowled out for 132 in 17.5 overs after leading from captain Lamichhane's toss decision to bat.
  • Yuvraaj Samra scored 84 off 47 balls, but Pokhara lost their final five wickets for just 10 runs.
  • Biratnagar Kings also got wickets from Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka and Rupesh Singh.
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