Karnali Yaks defeated Lumbini by one wicket in just 12.2 overs, thanks to Mark Watt's aggressive century.
What you should know
Karnali Yaks defeated Lumbini Lions lopsidedly in Nepal Premier League Season 2.
Batting first after losing the toss, Karnali achieved the target of 157 runs set by Lumbini in just 12.2 overs for the loss of one wicket.
Opener Mark Watt scored a century for Karnali. It was his first century in NPL Season 2. He hit 10 sixes and 6 fours in just 41 balls. He remained unbeaten on 114 runs in 44 balls.
Similarly, for Karnali, Will Bosisto scored an unbeaten 29 runs in 20 balls with 2 fours and a six, while Priyank Panchal scored 12 runs in 10 balls with a four and a six.
In bowling, except for Lumbini Lions' Sher Malla who took one wicket, no other bowler could take a wicket. Earlier, Lumbini, who batted first, scored 156 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
Captain Rohit Kumar Poudel scored the highest score of 49 runs for Lumbini. He faced 43 balls and hit 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Similarly, JJ Smith scored 23 runs in 14 balls with 2 fours and 1 six, while Darcy Short scored 19 runs in 13 balls with 4 fours. Ruben Trumpelman scored 29 runs with 3 sixes and 1 four, while Sher Malla remained not out for 7 runs.
For Karnali, Nandan Yadav took 2 wickets, while Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha, Mark Watt, Bipin Sharma and Yuvraj Khatri took one wicket each.
