NPL 2026: Karnali set 181-run target for Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nov 2: Karnali Yaks have set Kathmandu Gorkhas a target of 181 runs after scoring 180 runs for the loss of six wickets in their 20 overs in today's Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 match.
Asked to bat first after losing the toss at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Karnali made a strong start and posted a competitive total.
Ariful Islam led the scoring with 44 runs off just 22 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes. Mohammad Hussain Talat added 40 runs from 30 balls, including one four and two sixes.
Pawan Sharraf remained not out on 30 runs, while Gulshan Jha and Mark Watt scored 20 and 17 runs, respectively.
For Kathmandu, Karan KC took two wickets, while Shahab Alam, Santosh Yadav, Jahandad Khan and Dev Shah claimed one wicket each.
Kathmandu have now started their chase, needing 181 runs to win the match.

