Kathmandu cruise to nine-wicket win over Biratnagar, climb to second

Kathmandu Gorkhas secured their second consecutive victory in the Nepal Premier League on Thursday, thrashing Biratnagar Kings by nine wickets after bowling them out for a paltry 83. Asked to bat first at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Biratnagar were dismissed for 83 in 18.3 overs. Kathmandu chased down the target with ease, reaching 86 for one in just 9.4 overs. Kathmandu got off to a flying start, scoring 14 runs in the opening over.

Sahil Patel struck boundaries off the first two deliveries he faced, while David Warner also opened his account with a four off his first ball. But Patel's stay ended in the third over when he was bowled by Aparajit Poudel for 10. Warner and Will Bosisto then put on an unbeaten 69-run partnership for the second wicket to seal a comfortable win. Warner finished unbeaten on 44 off 24 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes.

He hit two consecutive sixes off Imran Sheikh to bring up the winning runs. Bosisto remained not out on 23 from 24 deliveries, with three fours.