KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings has won today’s match against Janakpur Bolts with the help of best bowling of its Captain Sandeep Lamichhane in the ongoing second edition of Nepal Premier League. It is the third consecutive win of Biratnagar Kings in this NPL.

Biratnagar Kings defeated Janakpur Bolts by nine runs in today’s match. Chasing the 136-run victory target posted by Biratnagar Kings, Janakpur Bolts was limited to 126 runs in 20 overs at the loss of nine wickets.

For Janakpur, Loftie Eaton made 41 runs while Lahiru Milantha 23 runs, Sanjay Krishnamurthi 20 runs and Aasif Sheikh 13 runs.

Towards bowling, Captain Lamichhane took four wickets for Biratnagar while Surya Ramang two wickets and Marchant de Lange and Shubham Ranjane one wicket each. With this victory, Biratnagar Kings is on the top position with six points.

Earlier, losing the toss at Kirtipur-based Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Biratnagar Kings was invited to bat first and made 135 runs at 20 overs losing seven wickets.

For Biratnagar, Shubham Ranjane contributed highest 37 runs in 29 balls while Bashir Ahmad made 36 runs, Lokesh Bam 28 runs, Martin Guptill 13 runs and George Munsey 10 runs.

Towards bowling, Janakpur’s Rupesh Singh and Sangeeth Kure took two wickets each while Aditya Mahata one wicket.