Match Summary: Biratnagar Kings vs Kathmandu Gorkhas
Result: Biratnagar Kings won by 5 wickets with 2.5 overs to spare[1][4]
Match Overview
This was the 8th match of the Nepal Premier League 2025, played on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Tribhuvan University Ground, Kirtipur[1].
First Innings – Kathmandu Gorkhas: 134/6 (20 overs)
Kathmandu Gorkhas struggled throughout their innings after Biratnagar Kings won the toss and opted to field[1]. The Gorkhas had a disastrous start, losing two early wickets and were reduced to 9/2 in 3 overs[1]. Their troubles continued as they limped to 38/4 after 9 overs[1].
Key Performers:
- Shahab Alam: Top-scored with a blistering 48-50 runs[1][4], providing late momentum
- Ben Charlesworth: Contributed 32 runs[1]
- Santosh Yadav: Added 26 runs[1]
Bowling: Marchant de Lange was the pick of the Biratnagar bowlers with 2 wickets[1].
Second Innings – Biratnagar Kings: 135/5 (17.1 overs)
The Kings got off to a blazing start in the powerplay, reaching 67/1 after 6 overs[1]. George Munsey (36 off 16 balls) and Martin Guptill (25 off 19 balls) provided the aggressive foundation[1]. Despite losing wickets in the middle order, including Basir Ahamad (19 off 17)[1] and Naren Bhatta (24 off 30)[1], the Kings maintained composure and chased down the target comfortably[1][4].
Result: Biratnagar Kings secured a convincing 5-wicket victory, finishing the chase in just 17.1 overs
