David Warner's 66 Fires Kathmandu Gorkhas to Victory
Kathmandu Gorkhas have won by 37 runs. Kathmandu Gorkhas batted first and posted 160/8 in 20 overs. Lumbini Lions, chasing 161, fell short at 123/10 in 19.3 overs.
David Warner was the standout in the first innings, scoring 66 off 50 balls (SR 132). 1 six and 9 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 45 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Sundeep Jora fought hard with 44 off 45 balls, but it was not enough to haul Lumbini Lions over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Jahandad Khan delivered figures of 4/23 in 4 overs (Econ 5.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
LL lead the series 14-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
66 off 50 balls (SR 132), 9 fours, 1 sixes
4/23 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.75)
44 off 45 balls (SR 98), 3 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Kathmandu Gorkhas showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Lumbini Lions will rue missed opportunities — a 37 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. LL lead the series 14-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.