kabibe game NPL 2024: Kathmandu Gurkhas Keep Play-off Hopes Alive With Win Over Biratnagar Kings

Kathmandu Gurkhas players celebrate. Photo: X/NPLT20 Kathmandu Gurkhas players celebrate. Photo: X/NPLT20

Kathmandu Gurkhas defeated Biratnagar Kings by 1 wicket in the must-win Nepal Premier League 2024 match on Sunday (December 15) that took place at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. (More Cricket News)

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Karan KC, Kathmandu Gurkhas captain, chose to field first after winning the toss.

Biratnagar Kings did not have the best of times during their batting and they were bundled out for just 117 in 19.5 overs. Gerhard Erasmus picked up three wickets for Kathmandu Gurkhas while Dipesh Kandel also chipped in with two wickets.

Despite a small target of 118, a horror start made things bad for Kathmandu Gurkhas. They lost half of their side within the powerplay.

However, Gurkhas batters kept chipping in with small contributions. On the other hand, Biratnagar Kings led by Sandeep Lamichhane's three wickets were constantly picking up wickets.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.

"It is a great honour to be nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award again," the Indian defender stated in a Hockey India release.

Gurkhas lost their ninth wicket on 102 in the 17th over. Still 16 runs away from target, Kathmandu needed some big hits and Dipesh Kandel provided them with that. Kandel scored 11 runs from 5 balls to take Kathmandu Gurkhas home with just a solitary wicket and 11 balls in hand.

Kandel was also adjudged the Player Of The Match.kabibe game