November 2, 2026: Kathmandu Gorkhas captain Karan KC delivered a match-winning all-round performance against Karnali Yaks, earning the Player of the Match award in the 10th match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 at Kirtipur on Monday.
Karan first picked up two wickets to help restrict Karnali to 180/6 in 20 overs. He then played a decisive role in the chase, scoring 44 off just 20 balls as Kathmandu secured a four-wicket victory with two balls remaining.
The Gorkhas were under pressure at 117/4, needing 64 runs from the final five overs. Karan changed the momentum with an aggressive innings that included four fours and three sixes, striking at 220.
His contribution brought Kathmandu within reach of the target before Jahandad Khan, unbeaten on 22, and Santosh Yadav, unbeaten on five, completed the chase at 181/6 in 19.4 overs.
Earlier, Rashid Khan had also played an important part with the bat, scoring 50 off 33 balls. For Karnali, Ariful Islam top-scored with 44, while Hussain Talat made 40 and contributed two wickets.
The victory marked Kathmandu Gorkhas' first win of the NPL 2026 season following their eight-wicket defeat to Janakpur Bolts in their opening match. Karnali Yaks, meanwhile, suffered their first loss after winning their first two games.
Karan's contribution with both bat and ball proved decisive in securing Kathmandu's first points of the tournament.