NPL: Janakpur Bolts registers victory against Karnali Yaks

Kathmandu: Janakpur Bolts has registered its 2nd victory against Karnali Yaks in the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

Janakpur Bolts defeated Karnali Yaks by 8 wickets on Monday at Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. This is the second victory of Janakpur in a row.

Janakpur chased the target of 142 runs in 15.1 overs, losing 2 wickets.

Likewise, Janakpur’s Captain Anil Shah scored a half-century. Anil was unbeaten at 62 runs. He smashed 6 boundaries and 3 sixes.

For Janakpur, Asif Sheikh contributed 36 runs, and Lahiru Milantha 24 runs. Karnali bowlers Mausam Dhakal and Zeeshan Maqsood took 1 wicket each.

Earlier, Karnali Yaks won the toss and opted to bat first. In the first innings, Karnali Yaks scored 141 runs with a loss of 7 wickets.

Now, Sudurpaschim Royals and Biratnagar Kings will compete at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Chitwan Rhinos and Pokhara Avengers will compete at 1:15 p.m. in the next match.