Birendranagar, Surkhet — June 7, 2025
On the sixth day of the ongoing TB Memorial National Cricket Tournament, Koshi delivered a dominant performance to hand Gandaki a massive 171-run defeat at the cricket grounds in Birendranagar, Surkhet.
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Koshi set a formidable target by posting an impressive total of 298 runs. The batting lineup showed strong coordination, with several players contributing significantly to the scoreboard. Their top-order batsmen laid a solid foundation, while the middle order capitalized with aggressive stroke play to push the total beyond Gandaki’s reach.
In response, Gandaki’s batting collapsed under pressure, managing only 127 runs before being bowled out. Koshi’s bowlers displayed excellent discipline and precision, consistently taking wickets and never allowing Gandaki to gain momentum.
Koshi’s all-round performance earned them widespread praise, while Gandaki will be looking to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture. The heavy defeat has put pressure on Gandaki’s position in the tournament standings.
With the tournament entering a critical phase, upcoming matches are expected to be fiercely contested as teams vie for a place in the knockout rounds.