Rashid Khan's 50 Fires Kathmandu Gorkhas to Victory
Karnali Yaks
180/6 (20)
Kathmandu Gorkhas
181/6 (19.4)
Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 4 wickets
View full scorecard →Kathmandu Gorkhas have won by 4 wickets. Karnali Yaks batted first and posted 180/6 in 20 overs. Kathmandu Gorkhas chased down 181 in just 19.4 overs.
Ariful Islam was the standout in the first innings, scoring 44 off 22 balls (SR 200). 3 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 65 runs.
In the chase, Rashid Khan anchored the innings with 50 off 33 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Kathmandu Gorkhas on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Hussain Talat delivered figures of 2/32 in 4 overs (Econ 8.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
KY lead the series 13-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 3 of the first innings was the inflection point — 20 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
50 off 33 balls (SR 152), 3 fours, 2 sixes
2/32 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.00)
44 off 22 balls (SR 200), 5 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Kathmandu Gorkhas showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Karnali Yaks came up short by 4 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. KY lead the series 13-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.