Lamichhane takes NPL’s first hat-trick and six-wicket haul as Pokhara set 133-run target

Sandeep Lamichhane overshadowed Yuvraaj Samra’s outstanding innings with a record-breaking bowling performance, taking a hat-trick and six wickets as Pokhara Avengers were bowled out for 132 in 17.5 overs against Biratnagar Kings in the Nepal Premier League on Thursday. Samra continued his impressive run of form at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, scoring 84 off 47 balls. But Pokhara’s innings fell apart after captain Lamichhane took six wickets, having won the toss and elected to bat.

Samra, who had scored a century off 45 balls against Karnali Yaks in the previous match, struck seven fours and five sixes. Lamichhane dismissed him in the 15th over, triggering a collapse in which Pokhara lost their final five wickets for just 10 runs. Samra began the 15th over by hitting Lamichhane for a six and a four off the first two deliveries.

The Biratnagar captain then had him caught by Isuru Udana at point.