NPL 2026 · Match report
Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Biratnagar Kings by nine wickets in NPL
Biratnagar were bowled out for 83 in 18.3 overs. David Warner then made an unbeaten 44 as Kathmandu won with 62 balls left.
Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Biratnagar Kings by nine wickets in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
3 overs. They then reached 86 for 1 in 9.4 overs, with 62 balls to spare.
David Warner led the chase with 44 not out off 24 balls, Onlinekhabar English reported. He hit two fours and three sixes. William Bosisto finished unbeaten on 23 from 24 balls.
Sahil Patel scored 10 before Aprajit Poudel dismissed him. That was the only wicket Biratnagar took in the chase.
Earlier, Biratnagar lost wickets steadily and slipped to 35 for 7. Rupesh Singh top-scored with 26 off 27 balls, and Angelo Mathews made 22 from 31. Their stand added some runs, but no other batter made a big score.
Santosh Yadav took 3 for 11 in three overs, according to Onlinekhabar English. Karan KC took two wickets, and Sahan Arachchige took 2 for 7 in two overs. Shahab Alam and Dev Shah took one wicket each.
Khabarhub English reported that the result was Kathmandu's second win of the tournament. The two points lifted them to four points from three matches.
Kathmandu had lost their first match to Janakpur Bolts by eight wickets, Khabarhub English reported.
Key facts
- Kathmandu Gorkhas86/19.4 ov
- Biratnagar Kings8318.3 ov
Result Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 9 wickets
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Sources
We read these reports and wrote this summary in our own words. Facts from our scorecards come first.
- Onlinekhabar EnglishKathmandu Gorkhas thrash Biratnagar Kings by nine wickets
- Khabarhub EnglishNPL: Kathmandu Gorkhas thrash Biratnagar Kings
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The ground at Kirtipur, with the Kathmandu valley and the hills beyond (file photo).Photo: DarkFlames10 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
