This is Kathmandu's fourth consecutive win. This has greatly strengthened Kathmandu's chances of reaching Qualifier 1 by staying in the top 2. Kathmandu, which has played all 7 matches in the league stage, is currently in second place with 5 wins.
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Kathmandu Gorkhaz secured a place in the playoffs by defeating Pokhara Avengers by 13 runs in the first match of Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket on Thursday after Shahab Alam took six wickets, including a hat-trick.
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