Sompal Kami's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Karnali Yaks
Biratnagar Kings
186/7 (20)
Karnali Yaks
187/6 (19.5)
Karnali Yaks won by 4 wickets
View full scorecard →Karnali Yaks have won by 4 wickets. Biratnagar Kings batted first and posted 186/7 in 20 overs. Karnali Yaks chased down 187 in just 19.5 overs.
Lokesh Bam was the standout in the first innings, scoring 87 off 52 balls (SR 167). 9 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 41 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Sompal Kami anchored the innings with 62 off 32 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Karnali Yaks on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Sompal Kami delivered figures of 4/33 in 4 overs (Econ 8.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
BK lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 15 of the first innings was the inflection point — 24 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
87 off 52 balls (SR 167), 3 fours, 9 sixes
4/33 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.25)
62* off 32 balls (SR 194), 4 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Karnali Yaks showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Biratnagar Kings came up short by 4 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. BK lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.