Result12th Match • Nepal
BK(20/20 ov)174/3
JB(20/20 ov, T:175)172/7Biratnagar Kings won by 2 runs
Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Lumbini Lions by 36 runs
David Warner's 66 and Sahan Arachchige's late cameo helped Kathmandu Gorkhas post 160/8 before they bowled out Lumbini Lions for 124 at Kirtipur.
HBHari Bhusal
Kathmandu Gorkhas defeated Lumbini Lions by 36 runs in the 18th match of the Nepal Premier League, played as a day-night fixture at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Lumbini Lions won the toss and chose to field. Kathmandu Gorkhas posted 160 for 8 in their 20 overs. David Warner top-scored with 66 off 50 balls, while Sahil Patel made 38 and Sahan Arachchige finished unbeaten on 34 from 15 balls.
Chasing 161, Lumbini Lions struggled from the start and were 49 for 7 at the end of the ninth over. Sundeep Jora was the highest scorer with 44 off 45 balls, and Lumbini Lions were eventually dismissed for 124 in 19.3 overs.
Jahandad Khan was the pick of the Kathmandu bowlers with 4 for 23, while Abhishesh Gautam took 2 for 15 and Karan KC 2 for 24. Warner was named Player of the Match.
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