Kathmandu Gorkhas has set a 143-run target for Chitwan Rhinos in the 15th match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), a franchise-based T20 Cricket Tournament, underway in Kirtipur.
Invited to bat first after losing the toss at the TU International Cricket Ground on Friday, Kathmandu notched up 142 runs losing all wickets in 19.4 overs.
John Simpson topped the score with 60 runs including 3 fours and 5 sixes off 29 balls followed by Milind Kumar with 38 runs while Ben Charlesworth contributed 13 runs. The other batsmen could not achieve double digit runs.
In reply, Sohail Tanvir took the highest 4 wickets giving away 24 runs. Ranjit Kumar and Kamal Airee grabbed 2 wickets each while Ravi Bopara claimed 1 wicket for Chitwan Rhinos.
Chitwan is in the third position in the score board with four points while Kathmandu has gained two points so far.
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