Kathmandu beat Karnali by five wickets to strengthen playoff push

Summary

Kathmandu Gorkhas defeated Karnali Yaks by five wickets at TU International Cricket Stadium, boosting their chances of reaching the playoffs in the league.

Key Points
  • Kathmandu Gorkhas won by five wickets against Karnali Yaks, chasing 150 runs with two overs to spare.
  • The victory lifted Kathmandu to second place on the points table with eight points.
  • Karnali Yaks scored 149 for 7 in 20 overs, with Gulshan top-scoring unbeaten 49.
  • Kathmandu’s key players included Gerhard Erasmus (43*) and John Simpson (41), while Rashid Khan took 2 wickets.
  • Karnali’s playoff chances dim after their fourth defeat in five games.
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