Janakpur Bolts defeated Karnali Yaks by 2 wickets in the Qualifier 2 Round of the Nepal Premier League 2024, held at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground on December 19. With this win, Janakpur Bolts advanced to the finals, scheduled for Saturday, December 21.
Winning the toss, Janakpur Bolts chose to field first. Karnali Yaks batted in the first innings and scored 118 runs in 20 overs, losing 9 wickets.
In the second innings, Janakpur Bolts successfully chased the target in 19 overs. They secured the win with two runs from the final ball, finishing at 119 runs with 8 wickets lost.
This victory sets up a thrilling final between Janakpur Bolts and Sudurpaschim Royals. Meanwhile, Karnali Yaks exit the tournament, securing third place in the league.