Kathmandu Gorkhas claimed a hard fought 22 run victory over Lumbini Lions in their 11th Nepal Premier League match at Kirtipur on November 25, 2025. Batting first, Kathmandu posted 157/8, powered by a crucial 34* from Karan KC, who was later named Player of the Match. Lumbini’s chase faltered despite Abhishek Gautam’s 27 runs, as disciplined Kathmandu bowling led again by Karan KC’s 3/17 restricted them to 135. The win strengthened Kathmandu’s position in the tournament, while Lumbini fell short despite moments of promise.
Match Summary: Kathmandu vs Lumbini - NPL, Nov 25, 2025
Kathmandu Gorkhas (KAG) - 157/8 (20 overs)
- Aakash Tripathi - 32 (36)
- Santosh Yadav - 26 (16)
- Karan KC - 34* (18)
- Ben Charlesworth - 1 (1)
- Rashid Khan - 0 (0)
Top Bowlers (Lumbini):
- Sher Malla - 4-0-23-2
- Tilak Bhandari - 2-0-11-2
- Gulabdin Naib - 2-0-13-2
Lumbini Lions (LUL) - 135 all out (19.1 overs)
- D’Arcy Short - 22 (11)
- Sher Malla - 27 (18)
- Abhishek Gautam - 18 (15)
- Rubel Trumplemann - 5 (3)
Top Bowlers (Kathmandu):
- Karan KC - 4-0-36-3
- Milind Kumar - 2-0-9-2
- Gehard Erasmus - 4-0-23-2
Result: Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 22 runs
Player of the Match: Karan KC
