acegame888 NPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Janakpur Bolts Beat Karnali Yaks To Meet Sudur Paschim Royals In Final

Janakpur Bolts celebrate win over Karnali Yaks in NPL 2024 qualifier 2 match.Photo: X | Nepal Premier LeagueJanakpur Bolts celebrate win over Karnali Yaks in NPL 2024 qualifier 2 match.Photo: X | Nepal Premier League

The Janakpur Bolts storm into the final of Nepal Premier League 2024 after beating Karnali Yaks in the qualifier 2 by 2 wickets today (December 19acegame888, Thursday) in Kirtipur. (Match Highlights)

In what was a low-scoring affair, the Bolts won the toss, with captain Asif Sheikh opting to field first. Thanks to excellent bowling, the Bolts restricted the Yaks to just 119/8 in 20 overs. Lalit Rajbanshi, James Neesham, and Mohammad Mohsin each claimed two wickets.

Dev Khanal and Gulshan Jha were the only batters of Yaks making a little impact, with Khanal scoring 24 off 20 balls and Jha contributing 25 off 20 balls.

The 119-run chase seemed a cakewalk for the Bolts, but it became difficult due to the Yaks' impressive bowling attack. The 16-year-old Bipin Sharma delivered his career-best figures of 3/17, which put the Bolts under pressure and made the chase uncertain.

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However, James Neesham's explosive knock of 45 off 17 balls, including 5 sixes and 2 fours, changed the course of the game and propelled the Janakpur Bolts into the NPL 2024 final, where they will face the Sudur Paschim Royals on Saturday, December 21.

"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sportacegame888, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.