Biratnagar defeats Janakpur by two runs
Kathmandu, Nov 3: Biratnagar Kings has won the match against Janakpur Bolts in ongoing Nepal Premier League.
In the match held at TU Cricket Ground in Kritipur on Tuesday, Biratnagar beat Janakpur bolts by two runs.
Chasing the 175-run victory target posted by Biratnagar, Janakpur was limited to 172 runs in the stipulated 20 overs for the loss of seven wickets.
For Janakpur, Saif Hassan scored the highest 71 runs off 48 balls while Bishal Shusling made 43 runs off 30 balls and James Neesham gathered 27 runs off 15 balls.
For the bowling side, Andre Russell took four wickets while Angelo Mathews and Rupesh Singh took two wickets and one wicket, respectively.
Earlier, put to bat first after losing the toss, Biratnagar Kings scored 174 runs off 20 overs for the loss of three wickets.
For Biratnagar, Imran Sheikh scored the highest 56 runs off 45 balls while Andre Russell collected 52 runs in 29 balls.
Similarly, Lokesh Bam contributed 50 runs in 40 balls and Shubham Ranjane gathered seven runs (not out).
For Janakpur, Abhishekh Tiwari took two wickets and Moeen Ali took one wicket.
With this victory, Biratnagar secured four points with two wins and two losses. Likewise, Janakpur also shares equal four points.

