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Karnali Yaks Suffer 39-Run Defeat Against Sudurpaschim Royals Despite David Miller’s Explosive Batting

November 6, 2026

Kathmandu – Despite a sensational unbeaten 93-run innings by David Miller, Karnali Yaks suffered a 39-run defeat against Sudurpaschim Royals.

Chasing a target of 177 runs set by Sudurpaschim, Karnali managed to score only 137 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Miller remained unbeaten on 93 runs off 55 balls. Deepak Dumre contributed 18 runs off 12 balls, including three fours and one six. Captain Sompal Kami scored eight runs, Gulshan Jha three, Pawan Sarraf five and Hussain Talat one run. Mark Watt added four runs, while Ariful Islam was dismissed without scoring.

For Sudurpaschim, Scott Kuggeleijn took two wickets. Hemant Dhami, Anil Kharel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Tharindu Ratnayake and Avinash Bohara claimed one wicket each.

Earlier, batting first after losing the toss, Sudurpaschim Royals posted 176 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs.

Opener Saif Zaib was the top scorer with 35 runs. Binod Bhandari scored 27, Brandon McMullen made 24, and Ishan Pandey contributed 23 runs. Arif Sheikh scored 11 runs, while captain Dipendra Singh Airee was dismissed for 10.

For Karnali, Mark Watt took two wickets, while Nandan Yadav, Hussain Talat and Surya Tamang picked up one wicket each.

Sudurpaschim Royals secured a convincing 39-run victory.