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Karnali Yaks Set 181-Run Target for Kathmandu Gorkhas in NPL

November 2, 2026

Kathmandu – Karnali Yaks have set a target of 181 runs for Kathmandu Gorkhas in the first match of the day in the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

After losing the toss and being sent in to bat, Karnali posted 180 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted innings.

For Karnali, Ariful Islam was the top scorer with 44 runs, while Hussain Talat contributed 40 runs before being dismissed. Gulshan Jha scored 20 runs, Mark Watt added 17, Deepak Dumre made 8, and Zeeshan Alam contributed 7 runs.

Pawan Sarraf remained unbeaten on 30 runs, while captain Sompal Kami was not out on 1.

For Kathmandu Gorkhas, captain Karan KC claimed two wickets. Shahab Alam, Jahandad Khan, Dev Shah and Santosh Yadav picked up one wicket each.

Kathmandu Gorkhas now need 181 runs to secure victory in the match.