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NPL: Kathmandu Gorkhas Set a Target of 116 Runs for Janakpur Bolts

October 29, 2026

Kathmandu – Kathmandu Gorkhas have set a target of 116 runs for Janakpur Bolts in the first match of the day under the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) T20 cricket tournament.

After winning the toss and electing to bat at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu were bowled out for 115 runs in 19.3 overs.

For Kathmandu, Bhim Sharki was the top scorer with 33 runs off 29 balls, including four boundaries. Similarly, Rashid Khan scored 17 runs, Smit Patel made 13, and Sumit Mahर्जन scored 10. The remaining batters failed to reach double figures.

For Janakpur, young fast bowler Rahul Yadav delivered an outstanding performance, taking four wickets for 31 runs in his four overs. Saif Hassan claimed two wickets, while captain Harmeet Singh, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, and Moeen Ali took one wicket each.

In the ongoing tournament, Janakpur lost its opening match against Karnali Yaks. Kathmandu, meanwhile, are playing their first match of the competition.

In another match scheduled for today, Biratnagar Kings will face Karnali Yaks. The match between the two teams is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m.

Biratnagar are looking for their first victory in the tournament after losing their opening match against Chitwan Rhinos by eight runs.

Meanwhile, Karnali Yaks are aiming to secure their second consecutive victory after defeating Janakpur Bolts by 19 runs in their first match.

Eight teams are participating in the tournament, which will continue until Mangsir 5 (approximately November 21).