KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Sudurpashchim Royals have hit a crisis early in their innings against Kathmandu Gurkhas.
Chasing after losing the toss, Sudurpashchim lost four key batters within the powerplay.
Ishan Pandey, trying to stabilize the innings, was also dismissed on the final ball of the sixth over, leaving the team in a precarious position.
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Facing Milind Kumar’s delivery, Pandey was caught by Mohammad Adil Alam after hitting 11 runs off 9 balls, including a six and a four.
Earlier, Karan KC had shattered the batting lineup by taking three wickets, and now Milind Kumar has also claimed a wicket.
At the end of six overs, Sudurpashchim Royals were 27 for six.
Currently, Aarif Sheikh is at the crease, scoring 12 runs off 13 balls. The team now requires a major partnership to reach a respectable total.