NPL: Tritraj's half-century helps Janakpur set Pokhara a target of 148

Janakpur Bolts set Pokhara Avengers a target of 148 runs for victory on Sunday under the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Batting first after losing the toss at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Janakpur scored 147 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Tritraj Das scored 61 runs for Janakpur, completing his half-century off 49 balls. This is Das's first half-century in the NPL, having played for Pokhara for two seasons. Pokhara's Shakib took 3 wickets while conceding just 15 runs.

Chasing the target, Pokhara scored 53 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in the first powerplay. Pokhara's run tally reached 66 after 10 overs. Pokhara's scoring rate slowed after captain Kushal Bhurtel was dismissed.

Pokhara lost their 5th wicket at 83 runs when Shakib and Arjun were dismissed in the 12th over. Pokhara have lost 7 wickets after adding 87 runs.

Supporters wearing Janakpur jerseys and carrying flags had turned up at the TU ground to watch the match.