Nepal T20 League - Table-Toppers Lumbini All Stars Inflict Heavy Defeat On Kathmandu Knights

Continuing their dream run in the ongoing Nepal T20 League 2022/23, Lumbini All Stars, on Wednesday (January 4), thrashed Kathmandu Knights by 102 runs.

In a match that was reduced to 17-over per side, the All Stars stayed on top of the proceedings throughout as they registered their 8th win in 9 games. The Knights, on the other hand, now have 4 wins and as many losses in Nepal T20 League.

Chasing a mammoth 184 in just 17 overs, the Knights came up with a disastrous batting display. They were all out for just 81 in the 16th over. None of their top four batsmen could touch the double-digit mark as they found themselves 5 down for jus 34.

The Knights kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were eventually all out for 81. Basir Ahamad was the only player to cross the 20-run mark as he scored 22.

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M23 – Lumbini All Stars vs Kathmandu Knights
– Match Summary pic.twitter.com/57uL3jFPMr

— CAN (@CricketNep) January 4, 2023

Lumbini All Stars’ innings:

Earlier in the match, Lumbini All Stars once again rode on Harmeet Singh’s fifty to post a big total of 183 for 6 in 17 overs. Having scored 73 in the previous match, Harmeet scored 70 against the Knights to lead All Stars’ charge with the bat after they won the toss and decided to bat first.

His 70-run knock came off 36 balls and was studded with 2 fours and 8 sixes. He and Lahiru Milantha gave the All Stars a solid start by adding 98 runs for the first wicket in less than 11 overs.  Both the batsmen departed in the 11th over but the solid foundation laid by them helped the All Stars put up a big total.

The middle-order batsmen did not score big but played fine cameos to guide their team to the 180-plus total. For the Knights, Abinash Bohara was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 for 32.

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M23 – Lumbini All Stars vs Kathmandu Knights
– Innings Summary pic.twitter.com/ESrDTRRUJ1

— CAN (@CricketNep) January 4, 2023

Nepal T20 League points table: