Janakpur Bolts Secure Fourth Consecutive Victory, Top the NPL Standings

CGC News Reporter December 8, 2024

Janakpur Bolts continued their dominant run in the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL), securing their fourth consecutive victory with a thrilling win over Lumbini Lions at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. With this win, the Bolts have climbed to the top of the standings, accumulating 8 points from four matches.

In a dramatic finish, Janakpur Royals triumphed by just 1 run against Lumbini Lions, thanks to a stellar performance from Harsh Thaker. Thaker’s outstanding bowling performance, claiming 5 wickets, played a crucial role in the victory. The match concluded in a nail-biting fashion as Thaker dismissed Sundeep Jora on the final ball of the game. Lumbini Lions, who were chasing a target of 137 runs set by Janakpur, could only manage 135 runs, losing 8 wickets in the process.