Deadly bowling of Younis and Hussain: Karnali started winning by defeating Janakpur by 19 runs
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Media Baaji
- Tue, 27 October 2026
Kathmandu. In the second match of the third edition of Nepal Premier League NPL on Tuesday, Karnali Yaks started victoriously by defeating Janakpur Bolts by 19 runs. Chasing the target of 133 runs given by Karnali at the Trivi International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Janakpur Bolts were reduced to 113 runs in 19.3 overs.
Abhishek Tiwari scored 20 runs off 17 balls for Janakpur. Similarly, Moin Ali and captain Harmit Singh contributed 19.19 runs, James Neesham contributed 15 runs and Mayan Yadav contributed 14 runs, but they could not lead the team to victory.
Karnali's bowlers put in a brilliant performance to wrap up Janakpur cheaply. Younis Thakuri and Hussain Talat took 3/3 wickets each while Nandan Yadav took 2 wickets and captain Sompal Kami took 1 wicket.
Karnali Yaks, who lost the toss and batted first, scored 132 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
Express
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