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Kathmandu, Nov 5: Kathmandu Gorkhaz have secured their second consecutive victory in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). 

In the second match of the day held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu Gorkhaz defeated Biratnagar Kings by 9 wickets. Kathmandu chased down a modest target of 84 runs set by Biratnagar in 9.4 overs, losing only one wicket.

David Warner remained unbeaten on 44 runs, while William Bosisto scored 23. Sahil Patel was dismissed for 10 runs. 

For Biratnagar, Aparajit Paudel was the only bowler to claim a wicket.

Earlier, put into bat first after losing the toss, Biratnagar Kings were bowled out for 83 runs in 18.3 overs. Rupesh Singh scored 26, Angelo Mathews 22, and Basir Ahmed 10.

For Kathmandu, Santosh Yadav took three wickets, while Sahan Arachchige and Jahandad Khan claimed two wickets each. Sahab Alam, captain Karan KC, and Dev Shah each took one wicket. 

With this win, Kathmandu has climbed to second place in the points table, while Biratnagar has dropped to the fifth. 

In the first match of the day, Lumbini Lions defeated Janakpur Bolts by 16 runs. Lumbini remains undefeated in the tournament so far, and leads the points table.