Ruben Trumpelmann's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Lumbini Lions
Pokhara Avengers
97/9 (20)
Lumbini Lions
98/2 (11.4)
LL won by 8 wickets
View full scorecard →Lumbini Lions have won by 8 wickets. Pokhara Avengers batted first and posted 97/9 in 20 overs. Lumbini Lions chased down 98 in just 11.4 overs.
Pokhara Avengers struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Chamika Karunaratne top-scored with 25 off 17 balls (SR 147), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 23 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Rohit Kumar Paudel blazed 47 off 32 balls (SR 147), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Pokhara Avengers had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Ruben Trumpelmann delivered figures of 3/16 in 4 overs (Econ 4.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
LL lead the series 2-0.
The Turning Point
Over 18 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
47* off 32 balls (SR 147), 3 fours, 3 sixes
3/16 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.00)
27* off 26 balls (SR 104), 2 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Lumbini Lions showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Pokhara Avengers 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. LL lead the series 2-0.