Moeen Ali's 58 Fires Janakpur Bolts to Victory
Janakpur Bolts have won by 8 wickets. Kathmandu Gorkhas batted first and posted 115/10 in 19.3 overs. Janakpur Bolts chased down 116 in just 17.2 overs.
Kathmandu Gorkhas struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Bhim Sharki top-scored with 33 off 29 balls (SR 114), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 36 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Moeen Ali blazed 58 off 51 balls (SR 114), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Kathmandu Gorkhas had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Rahul Yadav delivered figures of 4/31 in 4 overs (Econ 7.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
KG lead the series 5-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 10 wickets for just 114 put Kathmandu Gorkhas on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
58* off 51 balls (SR 114), 3 fours, 3 sixes
4/31 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.75)
40* off 39 balls (SR 103), 1 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Janakpur Bolts showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Kathmandu Gorkhas were outplayed in all departments. A 8 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. KG lead the series 5-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.