Kathmandu, November 3, 2026 — Biratnagar Kings secured a narrow two-run victory over Janakpur Bolts in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Tuesday after defending a target of 175 at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.
Chasing 175, Janakpur managed 172 for seven in their allotted 20 overs.
Saif Hassan top-scored for Janakpur with an unbeaten 71 off 47 balls, including two fours and five sixes. Bishal Sushling contributed 43 runs, while James Neesham added 27.
Andre Russell led Biratnagar’s bowling attack with three wickets. Angelo Mathews claimed two, while Rupesh Singh took one.
Earlier, Biratnagar posted 174 for three after being put in to bat.
Imran Sheikh scored 56 runs, while Russell remained unbeaten on 52. Lokesh Bam also contributed 50 runs.
For Janakpur, Abhishek Tiwari took two wickets and Moeen Ali claimed one.
The Nepal Premier League features two matches today, with Janakpur Bolts facing Kathmandu Gorkhas at 12:30 pm before Karnali Yaks meet Biratnagar Kings at 5 pm.
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