NPL: Janakpur beat Pokhara by 9 runs for second straight win

Janakpur Bolts defeated Pokhara Avengers by 9 runs in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), securing their second consecutive win. Janakpur sealed the victory in the match played on Sunday at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

Chasing Janakpur's target of 148 runs, Pokhara could manage only 138 for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Tritraj put in a notable batting performance for Janakpur, while Moeen Ali bowled tightly, playing a key role in restricting Pokhara to 138.

With this win, Janakpur have collected four points from three matches. Pokhara, meanwhile, are under pressure after suffering their second straight defeat and are still searching for their first win.

Some media outlets described the match, part of the ongoing competition in Kathmandu, as a thrilling contest.