KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Gorkhas have set a target of 116 runs for Janakpur Bolts in the first match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Thursday.
After winning the toss and electing to bat at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu were bowled out for 115 in 18.3 overs.
Rahul Yadav led Janakpur’s bowling attack, taking four wickets for 31 runs in his four overs to restrict Kathmandu to a modest total.
For Kathmandu, Bhim Sarki top-scored with 33 runs. Rashid Khan contributed 17, while opener Smrit Patel scored 13. Sushmit Maharjan added 10 runs, and Harishankar Shah was dismissed for nine. Captain Karan KC managed just eight runs off 18 balls, while Sam Hazlett scored only one run.
For Janakpur, Rahul claimed four wickets, while Shaif Hasan took two. Moeen Ali, Harmeet Singh and Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi picked up one wicket each.
The match marks Kathmandu’s first appearance of the season, while Janakpur, playing their second match, are seeking their first victory of the tournament.
Publish Date : 29 October 2026 14:18 PM
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