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Half-Centuries from Lokesh, Imran and Russell as Biratnagar Set 175-Run Target for Janakpur

November 3, 2026

Kathmandu – Biratnagar Kings have set a target of 175 runs for Janakpur Bolts in Tuesday’s first match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

Batting first after losing the toss, Biratnagar scored 174 runs for the loss of three wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

For Biratnagar, Russell played an explosive innings of 51 runs off just 29 balls, remaining unbeaten. His innings included five sixes and two fours.

Similarly, Imran Sheikh and Lokesh Bam also scored half-centuries.

Sheikh scored 56 runs off 45 balls, hitting two sixes and five fours, while Bam contributed 50 runs from 40 deliveries.

Biratnagar’s opening batter, Shehan Jayasuriya, was dismissed for just two runs.

For Janakpur, Abhishek Tiwari claimed two wickets, while Moeen Ali picked up one wicket.