Nepal Premier League: Janakpur Bolts hammer Lumbini Lions by one run

KATHMANDU: Janakpur Bolts hammered Lumbini Lions by one run in the Nepal Premier League on Sunday.

It is the fourth consecutive win of Janakpur Bolts in the NPL. Earlier, they had defeated Biratnagar, Karnali and Pokhara.

Chasing the target of 137 runs in the match played at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur today, they lost eight wickets in 20 overs, thereby limiting them to 135 runs.

Rohit Kumar Paudel made 35 runs off 38 balls. He hit three fours to make up the runs. Tom Moores and Sundeep Jora were in the team to collect runs, while others failed to ensure runs in double digit.

On the other hand, Harsha Thokar took five wickets for Janakpur, while Kishor Mahato, Sher Malla and Lalit Rajbansi took one wicket each.

Earlier, invited to batting first, the Janakpur Bolts made a total of 136 runs in 20 overs at the loss of nine wickets. Captain Anil Shah was able to secure highest 45 runs. He hit one four and four sixes in 39 balls.

Similarly, Lahiru Milantha made 24 runs, Shubh Kansakar 22 runs and opener and marquee player Aasif Sheikh 16 runs.

In the same match, Abhisekh Gautam who made debut for Lumbini took three wickets and skipper Rohit Paudel and Saad Bin Zafar two wickets each. Sundeep Jora took one wicket.

It is the fourth consecutive defeat of Lumbini. Earlier, they were defeated by Biratnagar Kings, Pokhara Avengers and Sudurpaschim Royals.