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RK Victorians Defeat Kusma Warriors by 7 Runs

July 13, 2025

Pokhara,

In an exciting cricket match of Machhapuchhre Cricket League, Pokhara, RK Victorians narrowly defeated Kusma Warriors by 7 runs. Batting first, the Victorians scored 105 runs in 19.3 overs, losing all 10 wickets. In reply, Kusma Warriors were all out for 98 runs in 19.5 overs.

For the Victorians, Kabin Sapkota played a brilliant innings, scoring 48 runs off 46 balls with 2 fours and 2 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 104.35. Arjun Buddhathoki contributed 22 runs, while Gore GT added 12. For Kusma Warriors, Sonu Yadav took 3 wickets, and Sahil Subedi and Samir Bhujel claimed 2 wickets each.

In Kusma Warriors’ batting lineup, Hari Shankar scored 5 runs, while Deepak Baral and Dhiraj Adhikari were dismissed for DUCK. Abhay BK contributed 24 runs. Sahil Subedi and Samir Bhujel bowled 4 overs each and took 2 wickets for 19 and 21 runs respectively.

In bowling, Anjan KC had an excellent performance for the Victorians, taking 4 wickets for just 9 runs in 4 overs with a Madian over. Arjun Buddhathoki  took 2 wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs. For the Victorians, Arjun Buddhathoki took 2 wickets, while Alik Shrestha and Kabin Sapkota claimed 1 wicket each.

Extras also played a part in the game. RK Victorians gave away 14 extras (2 byes, 2 leg byes, 10 wides), while the Kushma Warriors conceded 3 extras (2 wides, 1 no-ball). With this win, the Victorians added a crucial 2 points to their tally in the tournament.

Anjan KC was named Player of the Match for his outstanding Bowling.