Pokhara Avengers erupted with a formidable 201 for 2 in their 20 overs, then bundled out Karnali Yaks for 167 to claim a convincing 34-run win in Match 21 of the Nepal Premier League 2025 at Kirtipur.

The backbone of the Avengers' innings was a breathtaking knock from their wicketkeeper-batter, who smashed a majestic 108 off 58 deliveries, smashing 11 fours and 7 sixes. That brutal onslaught, along with a solid contribution from a well-set Jason Roy (46 off 34), helped Pokhara post a daunting target in just about 20 overs.

Pokhara Avengers produced one of their strongest performances of the season, piling up 201 for 2 and then defending it comfortably to beat Karnali Yaks by 34 runs in Match 21 of the Nepal Premier League 2025 at Kirtipur. Their innings revolved around a superb hundred from their opener, who struck 108 off 58 balls with clean hitting throughout the innings. His strokeplay set the tone early and never allowed the Yaks' bowlers any control as the Avengers crossed 200 for the first time this season. Jason Roy supported him well with 46 from 34 balls, rotating the strike and attacking the spinners whenever the chance appeared. Their partnership put Pokhara in complete command by the halfway stage.

Karnali Yaks opted to bowl first, hoping to exploit early movement, but the plan never materialised. The Avengers openers were positive from ball one and raced to 60 inside the first six overs. Even when the field spread out, the boundaries kept coming, and the Yaks appeared short of ideas. By the time the innings reached the final five overs, Pokhara were already eyeing 200, and the set batters finished the job without losing momentum. Yaks used six bowlers, but none managed to slow the scoring rate.

The chase began with intent as the top order tried to stay in touch with the rising required rate. A brisk knock from the Yaks' top-order batter gave them a promising start, but the pressure of keeping up with more than ten an over started showing soon after the powerplay. The Avengers attack stuck to a disciplined plan, hitting hard lengths and mixing pace cleverly. Wickets in the middle overs proved decisive as Karnali lost rhythm right when they needed acceleration. A few late hits only reduced the margin but never threatened the target, and they were bowled out for 167.

Pokhara's bowlers shared the wickets, but the real difference came from their tight middle-overs bowling, which forced Karnali into errors. The fielders backed it up with sharp catching, turning half-chances into breakthroughs. The Player of the Match was awarded to the Avengers opener for his 108, a knock that defined the match and lifted the team's energy as they push for a late surge in the league table.

This result keeps Pokhara firmly in the playoff race, while Karnali Yaks will need to regroup quickly with the tournament approaching its business end. Their inability to capitalise on a good start and the failure to control the Avengers' top order will be concerns heading into their next match.

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