KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Gorkhas have set a target of 161 runs for Lumbini Lions in their Nepal Premier League (NPL) encounter at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur on Saturday.
Batting first after losing the toss, Kathmandu posted 160 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
David Warner was the top scorer for Kathmandu, smashing 66 runs off 50 deliveries, including nine fours and a six. Similarly, Sahil Patel contributed 38 runs from 36 balls, while Shahan Arachchige played an aggressive innings of 34 runs off just 15 deliveries.
For Lumbini, Sher Malla, Abhishesh Gautam and Ruben Trumpelmann claimed two wickets each. Both sides are looking to secure a victory to strengthen their positions in the ongoing tournament.
Lumbini have played four matches so far and sit at the top of the points table with seven points, having registered three wins and one shared result.
Kathmandu, meanwhile, are placed fourth with four points from three matches, having won two and lost one. In their previous three encounters across the NPL editions, Lumbini have won once, while Kathmandu have emerged victorious twice.
Publish Date : 07 November 2026 18:09 PM
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