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Biratnagar Kings Edge Janakpur Bolts by 2 Runs in Last-Ball NPL Thriller

Biratnagar Kings secured a dramatic 2-run victory over Janakpur Bolts in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), with Andre Russell delivering a match-winning all-round performance.

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Biratnagar Kings Edge Janakpur Bolts by 2 Runs in Last-Ball NPL Thriller

Biratnagar Kings defeated Janakpur Bolts by 2 runs in a thrilling encounter in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The match went down to the final ball, with Biratnagar managing to defend their total and secure a narrow victory. Batting first after losing the toss, Biratnagar Kings posted 174 runs for the loss of three wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Andre Russell remained unbeaten on 52 off just 29 balls, while Imran Sheikh scored 56 runs and Lokesh Bam contributed 50 runs to strengthen the team's total. In reply, Janakpur Bolts managed 172 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs while chasing a target of 175. Saif Hassan led Janakpur's batting effort with 71 runs off 48 balls, while Vishal Sushling added 43 runs. However, despite their contributions, Janakpur fell just two runs short of the target. Andre Russell was the standout performer for Biratnagar, making a significant impact with both bat and ball. After smashing an unbeaten half-century, he also claimed four wickets to play a decisive role in his team's victory.

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