Kathmandu, Nov. 26 -- Both Kathmandu Gorkhas and Lumbini Lions were on a high when they began the second season of the Nepal Premier League. Gorkhas defeated title defenders Janakpur Bolts in the season opener on November 17, while the Lions downed Chitwan Rhinos on November 20.

But both teams suffered losses in their second game. Lumbini lost against Karnali Yaks, on November 20, when Mark Watt smashed the tournament's first century to help the Yaks win by nine wickets.

Kathmandu, on the other hand, lost to Sudurpaschim Royals by 29 runs on November 19 and then to Biratnagar Kings by five wickets on November 22.

When the Gorkhas faced the Lions on Tuesday, it was the fourth match for the former and the third for the latter. And both w...