NPL: Pokhara restricted to 97 by tight Lumbini bowling, set 98-run target

Under the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), Pokhara Avengers set Lumbini Lions a target of 98 runs to win in Tuesday's second match. In the 13th match of the ongoing tournament at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Lumbini won the toss and chose to field first.

Batting first after losing the toss, Pokhara could manage only 97 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Facing Lumbini's tight bowling, Pokhara's side could not even cross the 100-run mark. According to Setopati, Lumbini bowler Trumplaman's bowling proved lethal for Pokhara.

Chamika Karunaratne top-scored for Pokhara with 25 runs. Captain Kushal Bhurtel added 14, Mehedi Hasan 13, and Thagunna 12. The other batters failed to reach double figures.

During the innings, Pokhara kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Lumbini Lions will now need to score 98 runs in 20 overs to win.