As Das bowled a record-breaking 6/6, Birgunj defeated Region No 6 Baitadi by three wickets. Likewise Region No 4 Bhairahawa continued their unbeaten run with a 25-run victory over Region No 5 Nepalgunj. [break]
Binod, who struggled in earlier matches, came back with a bang in the rain-reduced 15-over match.
Despite that, Baitadi managed to compile a good total of 106/8 in 15 overs with Pradeep Airee (29 off 37), Binod Bhandari (29 off 22) and 29 extras contributing to the total.
In reply, Dipendra Shah (33 off 30) and Anil Mandal (26 off 27) contributed to the victory that Birgunj achieved in 13.5 overs losing seven wickets.
In the second match of the day, Rahul BK put up an all-round performance for Bhairahawa´s third victory in as many matches. Batting first, they scored 112/8 in 20 overs and bowled out Nepalgunj for 87 in 19.5 overs.
Rahul scored 18 -- matched by Shakti Gauchan as Bhairahawa benefited from 24 extras. Sandeep Shrestha grabbed 4/8 in his four overs.
In reply, Nepalgunj lost Shahid Riza for zero in the first over. Mahesh Chhetri (17 off 17) and Rupesh Sharma (23 off 23) added 28 runs in four overs but a few quick wickets put them on the back foot.
Rahul grabbed 2/8 while Krishna Karki also got two wickets.
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