The Karnali Yaks grabbed their win in the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) as they completely outperformed Pokhara Avengers. They won the match by seven wickets. The contest at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground saw Karnali scoring a target of 103 runs in just 15 overs.
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Although openers Dev Khanal and Babar Hayat struggled, falling for single-digit scores, Karnali quickly turned the tide with an impressive 60-run stand between Gulshan Jha and Chadwick Walton. Walton dazzled with a quick 42 off 24 balls, smashing six boundaries and a six before Kushal Bhurtel bowled him. Meanwhile, Jha anchored the innings with an unbeaten 49 off 34 balls, including six fours and a six. William Bosisto added a steady two runs to finish the chase with ease.
Pokhara’s bowlers, including Bipin Khatri, Sagar Dhakal, and Kushal Bhurtel, each claimed a wicket. Even with that, they could not defend.
Karnali Yaks made quite an impression with their performance and won the match with 30 balls remaining. This shows that Karnalis are controlling their strength at times when it matters the most. For Yaks, this win adds to the confidence that they score at just the right time in the tournament for better fortunes.
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