Kathmandu Gurkhas secured a dominant nine wicket victory after bowling Biratnagar Kings out for just 83 in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 on Thursday.
Chasing 84, Kathmandu reached 86/1 in 9.4 overs at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, with 62 balls remaining.
Biratnagar Kings Struggle Against Kathmandu’s Disciplined Bowling
Biratnagar’s batters had difficulty against Kathmandu’s strong bowling attack and were dismissed for 83 in 18.3 overs.
Rupesh Singh top-scored with 26 off 27 balls, including three fours and a six. Angelo Mathews added 22 from 31 balls, while Basir Ahamad made 10.
The remaining batters failed to build meaningful partnerships.
Kathmandu’s Bowlers Deliver
Kathmandu’s bowlers produced an impressive performance.
Santosh Yadav led the attack, taking three wickets for 11 runs in three overs. Sahan Arachchige claimed two wickets for seven runs, and Jahandad Khan also took two.
Karan KC, Shahab Alam, and Dev Shah picked up one wicket apiece, keeping Biratnagar from gaining momentum.
David Warner Leads Kathmandu to a Comfortable Win
Australian batter David Warner guided Kathmandu’s chase, finishing unbeaten on 44 from just 24 balls, with two fours and three sixes.
Will Bosisto remained not out on 23 from 24 balls, hitting three boundaries. Sahil Patel scored 10 before Aprajit Poudel dismissed him.
Warner and Bosisto combined in a partnership that made the chase straightforward, taking Kathmandu to victory in 9.4 overs.
Kathmandu Make a Strong Start in NPL 2026
The decisive result gave Kathmandu Gurkhas a valuable win in their NPL campaign. Biratnagar Kings will need to reflect on their disappointing batting performance.
Kathmandu demonstrated their ability to take charge through disciplined bowling and a rapid chase.
As the league phase continues, both teams will aim to build momentum in their remaining matches.