The Nepal Premier League (NPL) produced a thrilling match on Saturday at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, the Lumbini Lions claimed a nail-biting three-wicket win over the Pokhara Avengers. It was a match full of twists, defined by a strong middle-order fight back, steady bowling spells, and a dramatic finish in the last over and Lions crossed the line with just two balls left.
The Lumbini Lions won the toss and decided to field first, bowlers started brilliantly, ripping through the top order of the Pokhara Avengers a The Avengers were struggling at 33 for 4 inside the first eight overs. Kushal Bhurtel and Sumeet Verma fell for a golden duck, Dinesh kharel managed 7 and Tritdas only 1.
Adam Rossington and Jimmy Neesham . With vast the pair focused on stabilizing the innings after early setback and then shifted gears. Rossington played a superb attacking knock of 81 off 63 balls, hitting seven fours and five sixes. He showed excellent timing and control throughout his innings. Neesham supported him perfectly, scoring an unbeaten 51 off 32 balls, which included three fours and three sixes.
Together, they put on a crucial 92 run partnership for the fifth wicket, get back in contest Pokhara Avengers, and lifting the Avengers to a respectable Total.
Pokhara Avengers managed 150/5 in 20 overs.
For the Lumbini Lions, Sher Malla was the standout bowler, taking 2 for 23 in 4 overs , Tilakraj Bhandari also bowled well, picking up 2 for 25 and Gulbadin Naib chipped with one wicket.
Chasing 151 , Lumbini Lions innings began with shaky notes when Sumit Maharjan dismissed on golden duck by Bipin Khatri and gave perfect Start to Pokhara Avengers, while Darcy Short struggled to find rhythm who fell on 7 runs off 13 balls , Lions found themselves 22/2 in 4.2 overs.
However Rohit Paudel and Niroshan Dickwella provide resistance, rotating the strike and punishing losse deliveries,put together 54 stand Dickwella Played quick Knock of 37 runs off 22 deliveries , featuring 2 fours and 2 sixes, while Dilip Nath added 10 runs and Rohit Paudel played clam and composed innings of 40 runs off 36 deliveries and featuring 3 fours and 2 sixes, suddenly Lumbini Lions 100/5 in 14.1.
Meanwhile Gulbadin Naib and Sundeep Jora put 27 runs keep chase alive Naib managed quick 17 runs off 11 deliveries . In final over Lumbini Lions need 10 runs to win Matt Taylor started the over for the Avengers. After a two runs on first ball, Jora struck a crucial boundary that brought the equation down to 4 runs off 4 balls. Jora hit another boundary off the fourth delivery, sealing the match for the Lions. They ended with 151 for 7 in 19.4 overs, claiming a thrilling three-wicket victory.
Bipin Khatri was picked up the bowler for Pokhara Avengers took 2/18 in 4 overs , Matt Taylor and Sagar Dhakal also chipped with 2 wickets each and one wicket for James Neesham.
NPL Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers Match summary
Toss : Lumbini Lions won the toss and Opted to bowl first
Pokhara Avengers innings : 150/5 in 20 overs
Top scorer : Adam Rossington 81 run off 63 runs, James Neesham 51* runs off 32 balls
Top Bowler : Sher Malla 2/18 in 4 overs, Tilak Bhandari 2/25 in 4 overs
Lumbini Lions innings : 151/7 in 19.4 overs
Top scorer : Rohit Paudel 40 runs off 36 deliveries, Niroshan Dickwella 37 runs off 22 balls
Top Bowler : Bipin Khatri 2/18 in 4 overs, Matt Taylor 2/24 in 3.4 overs
Result : Lumbini Lions won by 7 wickets
Player of the match : Rohit Paudel 40 runs 36 deliveries
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