Karnali Yaks vs Sudurpaschim Royals (FULL MATCH)

Nepal Premier League: Sudurpaschim Royals vs. Karnali Yaks

Date: December 16, 2024

Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Match Overview

In a decisive encounter, the Sudurpaschim Royals secured a commanding six-wicket victory over the Karnali Yaks. Opting to field first, the Royals' bowlers restricted the Yaks to a modest total of 101 runs. The Royals then chased down the target efficiently, reaching 105/4 in 15.2 overs. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Highlights

  • Dipendra Singh Airee: Contributed significantly with both bat and ball, scoring 38 runs off 29 balls and taking 2 wickets for 20 runs. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Harmeet Singh: Delivered an impressive bowling performance, claiming 3 wickets for 17 runs. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Ishan Pandey: Anchored the chase with an unbeaten 38 runs off 36 balls. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Zeeshan Maqsood: Top-scored for the Yaks with 30 runs off 35 balls. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Detailed Scorecard

Karnali Yaks Innings

Batsman Dismissal Runs Balls
Babar Hayat c Bohara b Kuggeleijn 13 9
Rit Gautam b Harmeet Singh 0 3
Chadwick Walton lbw b Zaib 11 16
Dev Khanal run out (Airee/Harmeet Singh) 7 12
William Bosisto c Kuggeleijn b Airee 16 24
Zeeshan Maqsood c McMullen b Airee 30 35
Gulsan Jha run out (Airee) 2 2
Sompal Kami c Pandey b Kuggeleijn 11 9
Arjun Gharti not out 3 5
Nandan Yadav c McMullen b Harmeet Singh 0 3
Bipin Sharma st †Bhandari b Harmeet Singh 0 2
Total 101 all out in 20 overs

Sudurpaschim Royals Innings

Batsman Dismissal Runs Balls
Saif Zaib lbw b Sompal Kami 11 13
Binod Bhandari lbw b Sharma 4 5
Dipendra Singh Airee b Zeeshan Maqsood 38 29
Ishan Pandey not out 38 36
Harmeet Singh run out (Maqsood/Gharti) 5 6
Zeeshan Malik not out 5 4
Total 105/4 in 15.2 overs

Analysis

This match showcased the dominance of the Sudurpaschim Royals with a balanced performance in both batting and bowling. Their bowlers exploited the conditions effectively, limiting the Yaks to a meager score. The batting, led by Ishan Pandey and Dipendra Singh Airee, was methodical and composed, ensuring there were no major stumbles during the chase.

The Karnali Yaks, despite an inspired bowling effort by Zeeshan Maqsood, failed to set a competitive target. Their top order struggled, with no batter apart from Maqsood showing resilience against the Royals' disciplined bowling attack.

Conclusion

Sudurpaschim Royals' comprehensive win highlighted their potential to go deep into the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Karnali Yaks will need to address their batting woes to make a stronger impact in future tournaments. With standout performances from Dipendra Singh Airee and Harmeet Singh, the Royals have sent a strong message to their competitors.

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