Kathmandu to face Chitwan in NPL Eliminator after loss to Pokhara
Summary
Pokhara Avengers defeated Kathmandu Gorkhas by 55 runs and posted a tournament-record 224 for three, with Kushal Bhurtel falling one run short of a century on 99. Kathmandu will now face Chitwan Rhinos in Wednesday’s Eliminator after finishing third in the standings.
Key Points
- Pokhara Avengers set a new NPL record with 224 for three, powered by Kushal Bhurtel’s 99 and Yuvraaj Samra’s 89.
- Kathmandu Gorkhas collapsed in pursuit of 225 and were bowled out for 169 in 19.5 overs.
- Dinesh Kharel took four wickets and Bipin Khatri added three as Pokhara sealed a 55-run win.
- The result confirmed the playoff lineup, with Kathmandu to face Chitwan Rhinos in the Eliminator.
