NPL: Biratnagar beat Janakpur by 2 runs as Russell shines

In the first match of Tuesday under the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), Biratnagar Kings defeated Janakpur Bolts by 2 runs. In the match held at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Janakpur, chasing a target of 175 for victory, fell short by 2 runs.

With this win, Biratnagar secured their second victory of the tournament and climbed to the top of the table.

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell shone in the match. He was named player of the match for the second time in the tournament. Russell said he was happy to have helped his team win in the final over. He also said he was impressed to see the talent in Nepal.