Janakpur Bolts advanced to the final of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) after defeating Karnali Yaks by two wickets in the second Qualifier at Kirtipur on Thursday.
Chasing a modest target of 119 runs set by Karnali, Janakpur reached the goal in 19 overs, losing eight wickets in the process. Key contributions came from James Neesham (45), Harsh Thaker (17), Sher Malla (16), Mayan Yadav (14), and Aakash Tripathi (13). Aasif Sheikh (4), Shubh Kansakar (3), Lahiru Milantha (2), and Mohammad Mohsin (1) also added to the tally.
Karnali’s bowlers put up a fight, with Bipin Sharma claiming three wickets, while Sompal Kami, Zeeshan Maqsood, and William Bosisto each took one wicket.
Earlier, Karnali Yaks managed to set a target of 119 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
Janakpur Bolts will now face Sudur Paschim in the final match.