Karnali Yaks Edge Biratnagar Kings in Thrilling 7-Run Victory

In a dramatic contest at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Karnali Yaks secured a thrilling 7-run victory over Biratnagar Kings in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Karnali posted a modest total of 133 runs, which Biratnagar failed to chase down, finishing with 126/8 in their 20 overs.

Nandan Yadav was the standout performer for Karnali, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs, including a crucial final over where he limited Biratnagar to just 7 runs, with 15 needed from that over to win. Bipin Sharma added to the success by claiming 2 wickets, and Sompal Kami, William Bosisto, and Unish Thakuri each chipped in with a wicket.

Biratnagar’s chase was led by Nicholas Pooran, who scored 40 off 39 balls. However, wickets fell regularly, and the team failed to build partnerships. Deepak Bohara added 18 runs, but the middle order collapsed.

Earlier, Karnali’s innings were dominated by a solid 102-run third-wicket partnership between Dev Khanal (53 off 48 balls) and William Bosisto (66 off 49 balls). Bosisto’s knock included five fours and three sixes before being dismissed. Biratnagar’s Pratish GC was the pick of the bowlers, taking four wickets for just 17 runs.

This victory marks Karnali’s second win from four matches, placing them fourth in the standings, while Biratnagar remains in the lower half of the table with one win from four games.