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Lumbini Lions beat Janakpur Bolts by 16 runs in Kirtipur
Lumbini Lions defeated Janakpur Bolts by 16 runs in the 14th match of the Nepal Premier League at Kirtipur, with Rohit Paudel named Player of the Match.
Lumbini Lions beat Janakpur Bolts by 16 runs in the 14th match of the Nepal Premier League at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
Batting first, Lumbini Lions posted 149 for 8 from their 20 overs. Aasif Sheikh made 21 and Niroshan Dickwella 27, before Rohit Paudel top-scored with 34 from 30 balls. Dilip Nath added 25 and Ruben Trumpelmann 15 from eight deliveries.
Janakpur Bolts, who chose to field, were bowled out for a total of 133 for 8 in reply, chasing 150. Harmeet Singh hit 33 from 20 balls and Aaditya Mahata finished unbeaten on 30. Saif Hassan contributed 28.
Bishal Shusling and Rahul Yadav took two wickets each for Janakpur's attack, while D'Arcy Short took three for Lumbini and Tilak Bhandari took two. Lumbini's Sher Malla also claimed two wickets.
Rohit Paudel was named Player of the Match for his innings of 34 and his contribution to Lumbini's win. Lumbini Lions move onto two points, while Janakpur Bolts remain on zero.