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Kathmandu Wednesday April 11, 2001 Chaitra 29, 2057.
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Close victory to Kaski
Post Report
KATHMANDU, April 10 - In the 17th Jay Trophy National Cricket Tournament held
at St Xaviers’ ground today Basanta Sharma of Sunsari bowled a superb spell to win a
15 run victory over Kaski.
Kaski, chasing a target of 168 runs were dismissed for 152 in 42nd overs
despite a strong batting by Parmesh Gurung with his individual contribution of 93 runs
which he scored with the help of 11 boundaries facing 113 balls. Beside Ramesh Yadav who
scored 11 runs, none other batsmen could reach the double figure under the fiery attack of
Sunsari bowlers.
Basanta claimed four wickets in his quota of 10 overs giving away just 22
runs in his match-winning spell. Amir Akthar also took three wickets in his nine overs to
steer his team to a close victory.
Sunsari, batting first after winning the toss scored 167 runs in the 42.5
overs losing all wickets. Although, Sunsari had a bad start after their opener Shyam Chand
left the crease for a duck was saved by the contribution of their middle order and tail
enders.
Manjeet Shrestha who came to the crease after the fall of Sunsari opening
wicket scored quick 33 runs with the help of seven boundaries facing 38 balls. Sudhakar
Ghale, the number six batsmen also chipped in 21 runs facing 37 balls with the help of
three boundaries. Basanta Sharma and Bhawesh Thapa, number seven and eight batsmen
contributed 15 and 13 runs respectively to save the day for his team.
On the bowling side, Parmesh Gurung was the pick of bowlers from his side to
claim three wickets in his 10 overs conceding just 29 runs. Deven Praju, Sanam Tamrakar
and Shyam Chand also took two wickets each to contain their opponents to 167 runs.
Parmesh was declared man of the match for his score of 93 runs and taking
three wickets.
Tomorrow’s match will be played between Kaski and Kapilbastu teams.
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