Sompal Kami took 4/33 and scored an unbeaten 62 off 32 balls as Karnali Yaks defeated Biratnagar Kings by four wickets in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Karnali chased a target of 187 with two balls remaining to secure their second consecutive win.
By Ajay Shrestha
Karnali vs Biratnagar: How Sompal Finished the Chase
Sompal and Gulshan Jha shared an unbeaten 64-run seventh-wicket partnership to take Karnali home. The captain hit four fours and three sixes, while Gulshan contributed 28 not out from 21 balls.
Pawan Sarraf had earlier made 36 off 28 deliveries. Angelo Mathews took three wickets for Biratnagar, but the Kings could not break the final partnership.
The finish deserves more attention than the boundary count. Sompal’s unbeaten innings and Gulshan’s support turned a six-wicket-down chase into a victory.
Lokesh Bam’s 87 Was Not Enough
Biratnagar posted 186/7 in 20 overs, led by Lokesh Bam’s 87 from 52 balls. His innings included nine sixes and three fours.
Mathews added 31, and Andre Russell scored 27 off 15 deliveries. Sompal eventually removed Lokesh with a caught-and-bowled dismissal, finishing his four overs with four wickets and a maiden.
The Verdict: Sompal Made the Difference Twice
Lokesh produced the highest individual score, but Sompal delivered the more decisive all-round contribution: four wickets followed by an unbeaten match-winning innings. Karnali followed their opening victory over Janakpur Bolts with another win, while Biratnagar suffered a second straight defeat.
FAQ
Who won Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings?
Karnali Yaks won by four wickets with two balls to spare.
What were Sompal Kami’s batting and bowling figures?
Sompal scored 62 not out off 32 balls and took 4/33 in four overs.
Who top-scored for Biratnagar Kings?
Lokesh Bam scored 87 off 52 balls, including nine sixes.