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.
