Trit Raj Das fifty helps Janakpur Bolts beat Pokhara Avengers by 9 runs

Janakpur Bolts defeated Pokhara Avengers by 9 runs in the 9th match of the Nepal Premier League, played as a day-night fixture at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.

Pokhara Avengers won the toss and chose to field. Janakpur Bolts posted 147 for 7 in their 20 overs. Trit Raj Das led the way with 61 off 55 balls, while Abhisekh Tiwari made an unbeaten 24 off 10 balls and Moeen Ali scored 21.

Shakib Al Hasan took three wickets for 15 runs for Pokhara Avengers, and Chamika Karunaratne claimed two for 23. Moeen Ali picked up three wickets for 13 runs with the ball.

Chasing 148, Pokhara Avengers were 138 for 9 at the end of their innings. Kushal Bhurtel top-scored with 35 off 24 balls, and Bipin Acharya made 20. Bipin Khatri was unbeaten on 17.

Trit Raj Das was named Player of the Match for his innings.