NPL: Pokhara Avengers set Sudurpashchim Royals a target of 146 runs

In Wednesday's Nepal Premier League (NPL) match, Pokhara Avengers set Sudurpashchim Royals a target of 146 runs to win.

Batting first after losing the toss at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Pokhara scored 145 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In the final over, Arjun Gharti Magar hit 2 fours and a six.

Pokhara captain Kushal Bhurtel was dismissed by Dipendra Singh Airee. Sudurpashchim's Anil Kharel bowled impressively, dismissing both Shakib Al Hasan and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Dhananjaya Lakshan was run out, while Kiran Thagunna was dismissed for 1 run.

Chasing the target, Sudurpashchim lost the wicket of Binod Bhandari early. Bhandari was dismissed for 4 runs off 2 balls.

A large crowd of spectators has gathered at the ground to watch the match, with a notably large number of Sudurpashchim supporters among them.