In an exciting encounter on November 30, 2025, at the Tribhuwan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Karnali Yaks defeated Kathmandu Gorkhas by 5 wickets in the 19th match of the Nepal Premier League. Karnali, who batted first after winning the toss, scored 149 runs losing 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. For Karnali, Gulshan Jha played an aggressive innings, scoring an unbeaten 49 runs off 22 balls. Mark Watt scored 30, Pawan Sarraf 35, Najibullah Zadran 12, Priyank Panchal 0, William Bosisto 1, Captain Sompal Kami 6, and Deepak Dumre was out for 10 runs.
In response, Kathmandu successfully chased down the challenging target of 155/5 in 20 overs, losing 5 wickets. Ben Charlesworth (34), Gerhard Erasmus (43), and wicketkeeper-batsman John Simpson (41) made significant contributions to the chase.
Scorecard Summary: Karnali Yaks vs Kathmandu Gorkhas (NPL 19th Match, Nov 30, 2025)
Karnali Yaks (KAY) - 149/7 (20 overs)
- Mark Watt: 30 (27 balls)
- Pawan Sarraf: 35 (29 balls)
- Gulsan Jha: 49* (22 balls)
Kathmandu Gorkhas Bowling:
- Karan KC: 4/0/26/1
- Milind Kumar: 4/0/24/1
- Rashid Khan: 4/0/37/2
- Santosh Yadav: 3/0/22/1
Kathmandu Gorkhas (KAG) - 155/5 (20 overs)
- Ben Charlesworth: 34 (21 balls)
- Gerhard Erasmus: 43 (33 balls)
- John Simpson: 41 (21 balls)
Karnali Yaks Bowling:
- Nandan Yadav: 4/0/35/3
- Pawan Sarraf: 2/0/15/1
Result: Kathmandu won by 5 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
Player Of The Match: Gerhard Erasmus 43* (33)
