Biratnagar Kings have defeated Pokhara Avengers by 53 runs

Bara / Biratnagar Kings have defeated Pokhara Avengers by 53 runs in the second match held today under the Nepal Premier League 2025.
Biratnagar scored a mammoth 220 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs, after being put into bat first. This is the highest total scored by any team in the NPL to date.
Opener Lokesh Bam and one down batsman Martin Guptil scored half centuries to help register the first win for their team. Bam scored 72 runs in 48 balls while Guptil scored 61 runs in 35 balls. Subham Ranjane scored 38 runs in 16 balls while Narayan Joshi scored 11 runs in just 3 balls.
Pokhara were all out in the 18.5 overs with only 167 runs on the board. Only captain Kushal Bhurtel (59 in 31 balls) and Adam Rossington (39 in 21 balls) were able to make some contribution with the bat.
Kathmandu Gorkhas will face Sudur Paschim Royals in the match to be played at 4:00 pm tomorrow. Kathmandu started with a win, defeating defending champions Janakpur Bolts by 5 wickets in the inaugural match of the tournament.