In a encounter at the KP Oli Cup T20 cricket tournament in Pokhara, the Armed Police Force (APF) emerged victorious, securing a commanding 84-run win against Lumbini Province. The highlight of the match was Arun Airee’s sensational bowling performance, where he scalped five wickets, limiting Lumbini to a mere 67 runs.
Airee’s Bowling Masterclass:
Chasing a target of 152 runs set by APF at the Pokhara Stadium, Lumbini Province faced a daunting challenge as Arun Airee showcased his bowling brilliance. Airee bowled four impressive overs, taking five crucial wickets while conceding only seven runs. His exceptional performance played a pivotal role in dismantling Lumbini’s batting lineup.
Lumbini’s Struggle at the Crease:
Despite the efforts of Mirnal Gurung, who top-scored with 14 runs, and a valiant unbeaten 13-run contribution from Roshan Gupta, the majority of Lumbini’s batsmen struggled to reach double figures. APF’s Bhuvan Karki contributed to the APF bowling attack by claiming two wickets, while Avinash Bohara and Amar Rautala secured one wicket each.
APF’s Batting Display:
Earlier in the match, APF won the toss and opted to bat first, posting a competitive total of 151 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Lokesh Bam was the leading run-scorer with a brisk 32 runs off 13 balls, featuring three fours and three sixes. Captain Pradeep Airee, Arun Airee, Puran BK, Sumit Maharjan, and Aasif Sheikh made notable contributions to propel APF to a formidable total.
Karnali Province Seals Victory Against MBSA ‘Red’
Karnali Province emerged triumphant in the KP Oli Cup National T20 tournament in Pokhara securing a victory by 4 wickets, with Dipendra Rawat playing a pivotal role in their success.
Facing the host Madan Bhandari Sports Academy ‘Red,’ Karnali successfully chased a target of 110 runs at the Pokhara Stadium. Dipendra Rawat, named the Man of the Match, showcased his batting prowess by scoring 43 runs, including 2 fours and 3 sixes in just 31 balls. Karnali reached a total of 111 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 18.1 overs.
Madan Bhandari Sports Academy ‘Red,’ having won the toss and opted to bat, played out the entire 20 overs and posted a score of 109 runs, losing 6 wickets in the process. Captain Amar Mishra contributed 1 run before being caught out by Ravindra Shahi off the bowling of Anuj Chanara. Nirmal Thapa, Ankit BM, Nischal Gyawali, Roshan Gautam, and Shezad Alam made valuable contributions with the bat for the hosts.
Prakash Jaishi led the bowling attack for Karnali, taking 2 wickets, while Dinesh Adhikari and Dewan Pun claimed 1 wicket each.
In Karnali’s innings, Dipendra Raut’s impressive 43 runs, supported by contributions from Prakash Jaishi (19 runs) and Nischal Rawal (15 runs), propelled the team to victory. Biparson KC and Santosh Yadav took 2 wickets each for Madan Bhandari Sports Academy ‘Red,’ while Sandesh Parajuli and Sumit Thapa chipped in with 1 wicket each.
In Group A, Bagmati Province has already secured a spot in the semifinals by winning two consecutive matches, leaving Madan Bhandari Sports Academy ‘Red’ and Karnali eliminated from the final four.
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