D'Arcy Short's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Lumbini Lions
Lumbini Lions
149/8 (20)
Janakpur Bolts
133/8 (20)
Lumbini Lions won by 16 runs
View full scorecard →Lumbini Lions have won by 16 runs. Lumbini Lions batted first and posted 149/8 in 20 overs. Janakpur Bolts, chasing 150, fell short at 133/8 in 20 overs.
Lumbini Lions struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Rohit Kumar Paudel top-scored with 38 off 31 balls (SR 123), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 39 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Harmeet Singh fought hard with 33 off 20 balls, but it was not enough to haul Janakpur Bolts over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, D'Arcy Short delivered figures of 3/23 in 4 overs (Econ 5.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
JB lead the series 12-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
38 off 31 balls (SR 123), 4 fours, 1 sixes
3/23 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.75)
33 off 20 balls (SR 165), 0 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Lumbini Lions showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Janakpur Bolts came up short by 16 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. JB lead the series 12-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.