he higLumbini Lions ended their last match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 with a 5-wicket loss to the Karnali Yaks in the match 22 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. (More Cricket News)
Lumbini Lions are out from the race of the play-offs with just one win in six matches. This is the last match of the Lions in the tournament
he higLumbini Lions ended their last match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 with a 5-wicket loss to the Karnali Yaks in the match 22 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. (More Cricket News)
A collective team effort from the Karnali Yaks saw them defend a modest total of 128/8. Their innings began on a shaky note, with the Lumbini Lions' bowlers asserting dominance early on. Bikash Aagri impressed with figures of 3/14, while Tilak Bhandari provided solid support, taking 2/24.
The highest run-scorer for the Sompal Kami-led side was William Bosisto, who played a crucial knock of 44 off 30 balls.
Rohit Paudel-led Lumbini Lions, already out of the playoff race with just one win in six matches, faltered in their chase as the Yaks' bowlers delivered a high-quality performance.
The captain fell early for just 8 off 10 balls, while Tom Moores top-scored for the Lions with a steady 36 off 35 balls.
Karnali's bowling attack, led by Zeeshan Maqsood's figures of 2/12, was clinical. Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Bipin Sharma, and William Bosisto all contributed with a wicket each restricting the Lumbini Lions for just 123 runs with 7 down in 20 overs, winning the match 5 runs.
Karnali Yaks are in contention for a play-off spot with a terrific run of form. They lost their first two matches but then bounced back and are now on a winning run of four matches.