David Warner in action for Kathmandu Gorkhas as they bowl out Biratnagar Kings for 83 and chase down the target in 9.4 overs in NPL Season 3

Kathmandu Gorkhas Crush Biratnagar by 9 Wickets

ByNarayan Adhikari

Kirtipur, Kathmandu — The Kathmandu Gorkhas produced the most ruthless display of the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3 on Thursday evening, demolishing Biratnagar Kings by 9 wickets under the floodlights at Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur. Karan KC’s side bowled Biratnagar out for a paltry 83 runs before racing past the target in just 9.4 overs.

Propelled by a three-wicket burst from Santosh Yadav and an unbeaten 44 not out from Australian icon David Warner, Kathmandu wrapped up victory with 62 balls to spare. The emphatic triumph launches Kathmandu straight into second place on the points table with 4 points and a massive boost to their Net Run Rate.

Santosh Yadav, Arachchige & Jahandad Khan Rattle Biratnagar for 83

After Kathmandu skipper Karan KC won the toss and elected to field under lights in Match 15, his bowlers executed their plans to perfection. Left-arm spinner Santosh Yadav took 3 wickets, while overseas recruits Sahan Arachchige and Jahandad Khan snared 2 wickets each. Captain Karan KC, Shahab Alam, and Dev Shah claimed one wicket apiece in a relentless team effort.

Biratnagar collapsed from 22 for 2 to 83 all out in 18.3 overs. Star power-hitter Andre Russell was trapped cheaply, leaving Rupesh Singh (26), Angelo Mathews (22), and Basir Ahamad (10) as the only batsmen to cross double figures.

David Warner (44*) & William Bosisto Blitz Target in 58 Balls

Facing a modest target of 84, David Warner took total command of the powerplay. Following the early departure of Sahil Patel (10), Warner peppered the boundaries with vintage pulls and drives alongside fellow Australian William Bosisto (23 not out).

The duo reached 86/1 in just 9.4 overs, triggering wild celebrations in the valley crowd and setting up a mouth-watering clash against unbeaten leaders Lumbini Lions on Saturday.

Match Summary

  • Biratnagar Kings: 83 all out in 18.3 overs (Rupesh Singh 26, Angelo Mathews 22; Santosh Yadav 3 wkts, Sahan Arachchige 2 wkts, Jahandad Khan 2 wkts).
  • Kathmandu Gorkhas: 86/1 in 9.4 overs (David Warner 44, William Bosisto 23).
  • Result: Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 9 wickets (with 62 balls remaining).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this win place Kathmandu Gorkhas in the NPL table?

Kathmandu Gorkhas climb into 2nd place on the NPL Season 3 table with 4 points (2 wins from 3 games) and a commanding positive Net Run Rate.

Who was Biratnagar’s top scorer against Kathmandu?

Rupesh Singh top-scored with 26 runs, followed by former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews who made 22.

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