Kathmandu Gurkhas won the toss and decided to bowl first against Karnali Yaks in the sixth match of the inaugural Nepal Premier League taking place in Kirtipur.

Shikhar Dhawan's innings was a perfect blend of his signature style—elegant stroke play paired with aggressive hitting.

After winning the toss, Kathmandu Gurkhas elected to bowl, restricting Karnali Yaks to 149 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The Gurkhas successfully chased the 150-run target in 19.3 overs, with seven wickets down.

Indian Premier League (IPL) legend Shikhar Dhawan hit his maiden Nepal Premier League (NPL) half-century on Wednesday (December 4, 2024) as Karnali Yaks dragged themselves to a total of 149/5 in 20 overs against Kathmandu Gurkhas in Kirtipur.

Karnali Yaks set a target of 150-run for Kathmandu Gurkhas, with a half-century by Shikhar Dhawan at the ongoing Nepal Premier League at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Wednesday. Winning the toss Kathmandu’s captain Karan KC elected to field first, Karnali scored 149 runs at the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs.

Star Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who is a key player in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), has made a strong comeback after an initial setback. After a disappointing 14-run performance against the Janakpur Bolts,

Shikhar Dhawans explosive 72-run knock in the Nepal Premier League 2024 thrilled fans and highlighted Karnali Yaks clash with Kathmandu Gurkhas. But his team lost the game by 3 wickets in the last over of the match.

The first match, starting at 9:15 am, sees Karnali Yaks take on Kathmandu Gurkhas, followed by a clash between Biratnagar Kings and Lumbini Lions at 1:15 pm.

Shikhar Dhawan's explosive knock highlights the inaugural Nepal Premier League, featuring top international stars in a thrilling T20 tournament at Kirtipur's Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground.

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Shikhar Dhawan did not have a great start to the Nepal Premier League as he was dismissed for just 14 runs in the first match. The veteran cricketer though bounced back in style and slammed a brutal half-century.