NPL: Pokhara Avengers defeat Karnali Yaks by 63 runs

Pokhara Avengers registered a convincing 63-run victory over Karnali Yaks in today’s match of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), securing thei

Pokhara Avengers registered a convincing 63-run victory over Karnali Yaks in today’s match of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), securing their first win of the ongoing tournament.

After winning the toss and electing to bat first at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Pokhara Avengers posted a formidable total of 217 runs for the loss of three wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

In reply, Karnali Yaks were bowled out for 145 runs in 18.3 overs while chasing the 218-run target.

Yuvraj Singh Samra starred with the bat for Pokhara, smashing a brilliant century. He scored 102 runs off 48 balls, including 10 fours and six sixes.

Similarly, captain Kushal Bhurtel contributed 62 runs off 39 balls, hitting seven sixes. Overseas captain Chamika Karunaratne remained unbeaten on 35 off just 11 deliveries, including three fours and three sixes. Mehedi Hasan scored five runs, while Sunny BK added three.

For Karnali, Sompal Kami claimed two wickets for 24 runs in his four overs, while Mark Watt took one wicket.

During the chase, Pawan Sarraf was Karnali’s top scorer with 32 runs. Ariful Islam contributed 24 runs, Deepak Dumre scored 22, Sompal Kami made 21, and Surya Tamang added 13.

For Pokhara, Mehedi Hasan led the bowling attack with three wickets. Dhananjaya Lakshan, Kushal Bhurtel and Bipin Khatri claimed two wickets each to secure a comprehensive victory for their side.