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EPL Day 6: Six Talking Points

Published On: December 23, 2017 06:31 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

In all three cases, the ball was traveling. The boundary looked imminent. But the fielders timed their jump to perfection to complete all the catches. Sure the fielding is not up to the mark in EPL 2017 but they had their moments. And it has been brilliant ones.

Dipendra, Praveen deliver first win for Chitwan

Published On: December 23, 2017 04:30 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

Dipendra Singh Airee’s ‘captain’s knock’ scoring 55 runs from 50 deliveries smashing seven fours delivered first win of the tournament for Chitwan Tigers. Lalitpur Patriots succumbed to their third consecutive defeat of the EPL 2017 after winning the first game.

Yogendra Karki takes 4, Lalitpur collapse to 130

Published On: December 23, 2017 02:59 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

Chitwan Tigers picked up five wickets conceding only four runs in last two overs of the match to limit Lalitpur Patriots for 130 runs in their 20 overs. At one point, Patriots were 126/5 in 18.2 overs. Indian batsman Jaykishan Kolsawala top-scored for Patriots with 31 runs which included three fours.

Avinash Karn bowls Biratnagar Warriors to playoffs

Published On: December 23, 2017 12:43 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Avinash Karn’s four-wicket-haul delivered fourth win for Biratnagar Warriors in as many matches of EPL 2017. They are the first team to qualify for the playoffs

Rath scores second fifty, Shah restricts Biratnagar to 149

Published On: December 23, 2017 10:59 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

Anshuman Rath’s second fifty of the EPL powered Biratnagar Warriors to 149 runs for the loss of six wickets. Hari Shankar Shah made crucial breakthroughs in the end overs to limit Biratnagar under 150 runs who were 118 for two in the 17th over.

EPL Day 5: Seven Talking Points

Published On: December 22, 2017 06:39 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

Plenty of records were broken in the match between Chitwan Tigers and Biratnagar Warriors. Tigers were at the receiving end of most of them. Ten records that were made in that match are:

Hayat, Regmi delivers record win for Warriors

Published On: December 22, 2017 04:16 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

Biratnagar Warriors have won their third match of the tournament in three matches as they head to the top of the table with six points. Warriors defeated Chitwan by 71 runs in the eight match of the EPL 2017.

Record-breaking Hayat powers Biratnagar to 174

Published On: December 22, 2017 02:48 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

The fastest EPL fifty from just 25 balls completed by Babar Hayat, the Hong Kong Captain, powered Biratnagar Warriors to the highest total of the EPL 2017.

Israrullah guides Rhinos to second win, Kings XI in slim qualification hope

Published On: December 22, 2017 12:29 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

A 33 runs partnership between skipper Shakti Gauchan and Pakistani batsman Israrullah sealed the second win in the third match by six wickets for Pokhara Rhinos.

Pokhara Rhinos choke-hold Kings XI batsmen

Published On: December 22, 2017 10:49 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

A disciplined all-round bowling performance from Pokhara Rhinos after winning the toss and electing to bowl has restricted Kathmandu Kings XI for 98 runs in their 20 overs picking up eight wickets.

EPL Day 4: Seven Talking Points

Published On: December 21, 2017 07:00 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

The tournament is still fresh but this lad from the eastern part of Nepal is already leading the run charts of EPL 2017 without even hitting a single fifty.

All-round Maharoof leads Kings XI to maiden win

Published On: December 21, 2017 04:40 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

A 39 runs cameo promoting himself at number three the Kathmandu Kings XI skipper Farveez Maharoof delivered first win of their campaign in EPL 2017.

Dilip Nath misses fifty, Tigers score 142

Published On: December 21, 2017 03:00 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Dilip Nath’s 46 at the top of the order including five fours and a six helped Chitwan Tigers put 142 runs on board for their second match of the tournament against Kathmandu Kings XI.

Rohit, Bisht powers Gladiators to second win

Published On: December 21, 2017 01:02 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Rohit played a sensational cameo of 31 runs from 11 deliveries which included 14 runs in Mehboob Alam’s last three deliveries of his spell to get Gladiators over the line by four wicket

Malla, Nagar spur Lalitpur to 141 after slow start

Published On: December 21, 2017 11:00 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

Bhairahawa Gladiators won the toss and elected to bowl first in the sixth match of the Everest Premier League 2017. Dipesh Shrestha, who picked up three wickets in last match, continued his fine form by removing half-centurion of Lalitpur’s last match Pawan Sarraf and Jaykishan Kolsawala in his opening spell.

EPL Day 3: Six Talking Points

Published On: December 20, 2017 06:21 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

Skipper Farveez Maharoof needs to revisit his strategies if Kings XI has any chance of coming back in the tournament after twice losing the matches by some margins.

Bhairahawa Gladiators start with comprehensive win

Published On: December 20, 2017 04:10 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Punit Bisht’s 42 runs in 28 deliveries including six boundaries helped Gladiators win the match by seven wickets in the 17th over.

Kathmandu Kings XI restricted to 118 by Bhairahawa Gladiators

Published On: December 20, 2017 02:49 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Great catching by Bhairahawa Gladiators combined with good bowling effort restricted Kathmandu Kings XI for 118 runs in 20 overs. Dipesh Shrestha picked up two wickets in two deliveries in his third over dismissing Bikram Bhusal and Sagar Kumar.

Rath anchors Biratnagar Warriors to win in consecutive matches

Published On: December 20, 2017 12:54 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Anshuman Rath’s 60 runs anchored the chase for Biratnagar Warriors winning the match by three wickets in a second nail-biting finish of the tournament. Pokhara left-arm spinners shared five wickets but couldn’t avoid the defeat.

EPL Day 2: Ten Talking Points

Published On: December 19, 2017 07:06 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

Anil Mandal, Praveen Gupta, Babar Hayat, Anil Kumar Sah, Pawan Sarraf, Karan KC, etc