Biratnagar Kings clinched a hard-fought 9-run victory over Janakpur Bolts in the 9th match of the NPL 2025 at Kirtipur on Monday. Electing to bat first, Biratnagar posted 135/7, powered by a composed 37 from Shubham Ranjane and a crucial 28 from Lokesh Bam. In reply, Janakpur fought well through Lahiru Milantha’s 23 and Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s fluent 20, but Sandeep Lamichhane’s brilliant 4/11 dismantled their middle order. Janakpur fell short at 126/9, giving Biratnagar an important win in the league.
Scorecard Summary - Biratnagar vs Janakpur (NPL, Nov 24, 2025)
Biratnagar Kings - 135/7 (20 overs)
- Shubham Ranjane - 37 (29)
- Lokesh Bam - 28 (26)
- Martin Guptill - 13 (15)
- Basir Ahmad - 36 (33)
Best Bowling (Janakpur):
- Sangeeth Cooray - 2/26
- Anil Sah - 2/26
Janakpur Bolts - 126/9 (20 overs)
- Jan Nicoll Loftie-Eaton - 41 (30)
- Asif Sheikh - 13 (11)
- Lahiru Milantha - 23 (22)
Best Bowling (Biratnagar):
- Sandeep Lamichhane - 4/11
- Basir Ahmad - 1/13
- Shubhman Ranjane - 2/22
Result: Biratnagar Kings won by 9 runs
Player of the Match: Sandeep Lamichhane
