Kathmandu, Nov. 24 -- Biratnagar Kings sealed a dramatic nine-run victory over Janakpur Bolts in the Nepal Premier League at TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur on Monday, successfully defending a modest 136-run target in a match that went down to the final over.

Chasing 136, Janakpur stumbled early and were kept under constant pressure, eventually finishing at 126-9. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton top-scored with 41, while Lahiru Milantha made 23, Sanjay Krishnamurti added 20 and Aasif Sheikh chipped in with 13. No other batter reached double figures as the Biratnagar attack tightened its grip in the middle and death overs.

Sandeep Lamichhane delivered the decisive spell, taking four wickets, including two off successive balls in the ...