Pokhara Avengers out of NPL playoff race; Biratnagar appears stronger
Summary
Pokhara Avengers have been eliminated from the Nepal Premier League playoff race after a 4-wicket loss to Biratnagar Kings at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Biratnagar strengthened its chances of reaching the top four, powered by late hitting from Isuru Udana and Shehan Jayasuriya and a six-wicket haul from Sandeep Lamichhane.
Key Points
- Pokhara Avengers were officially knocked out of the Nepal Premier League playoff race after losing to Biratnagar Kings in the 22nd match.
- Biratnagar chased down 133 in 19.2 overs, with Isuru Udana and Shehan Jayasuriya finishing the chase strongly.
- Sandeep Lamichhane starred with 6 wickets, including a hat-trick, as Pokhara were bowled out for 132.
- Yuvraj Samra top-scored for Pokhara with 84, but lacked support from the rest of the batting lineup.
