Kathmandu. Biratnagar Kings defeated Janakpur Bolts by 2 runs in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Andre Russell, who scored a half-century in batting, took 4 wickets in bowling.

Chasing the target of 176 runs set by Biratnagar, Janakpur could only score 172 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Russell, who took a wicket in the last ball, returned 4 batters of Janakpur to the pavilion.

After losing the first two matches, Biratnagar has collected 4 points from four matches with two consecutive wins. This is Janakpur’s second defeat in four matches. Janakpur has also collected 4 points from four matches.