Janakpur Bolts crushed Karnali Yaks by two wickets in a low-scoring Qualifier 2 coordinate at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, securing their place in the final of the Nepal premier League (NPL) 2024. The Bolts will presently confront Sudurpaschim Royals in Saturday's last, a clash between the best two teams.

Chasing an unassuming target of 119 runs, Janakpur overcame early misfortunes to accomplish victory in 19 overs with eight wickets down. Final moment’s commitments came from Mayan Yadav, who scored 14 runs some time recently being run out, and Sher Malla, who remained unbeaten with 16 runs.

Earlier, Sudurpaschim had crushed Janakpur in Qualifier 1, constraining the Bolts into a must-win game. Janakpur’s begin in this coordinate was shaky, with openers Shubh Kansakar and captain Aasif Sheikh rejected for 3 and 4 runs, individually. Lahiru Milanthataken after with fair 2 runs, and Aakash Tripathiwithdrawn after scoring 13. Unforgiving Thaker’s unfortunate runout at 15 included to the team’s woes.

However, New Zealand batter Jimmy Neesham steadied the innings with a quickfire 45 off 17 balls, counting 2 fours and 5 sixes, sometime recently being bowled by Bipin Sharma.

Earlier in the diversion, Karnali Yaks overseen as it were 118 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Their beat supporter was Gulshan Jha, who scored 25 off 20 balls, hitting one four and two sixes some time recently being bowled by Muhammad Mohsin. Opener Dev Khanal included 24 runs with three fours and a six, but other players fizzled to capitalise.

Janakpur’s bowlers, especially Lalit Rajbanshi, Jimmy Neesham, and Mohsin, each took two wickets to confine Karnali to a below-par total.

The profoundly expected last between Sudurpaschim Royals and Janakpur Bolts will take put this Saturday, promising an energizing conclusion to the NPL 2024 season.

source: thekathmandupost.