Sudurpaschim set Karnali 177-run target
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Sudurpaschim Royals set Karnali Yaks a challenging target of 177 runs in their Nepal Premier League match at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Friday. The two-time runners-up, batting first, scored 176 for six in their 20 overs, with Binod Bhandari and Saif Zaib providing a strong start before Karnali's bowlers slowed the scoring. Bhandari and Zaib added 68 runs for the opening wicket, raising hopes of a bigger total.
Bhandari was run out for 27 off 22 balls, hitting two fours and two sixes. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee was stumped for 10 when the score reached 95, with wicketkeeper Dipak Dumre completing a smart dismissal. Karnali are third in the standings with four points from three matches.
Sudurpaschim also have four points but sit sixth after playing five matches.
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