Kathmandu, Nov. 22 -- Karnali Yaks claimed their first victory of the Nepal Premier League Season 2 with a commanding nine-wicket win over Lumbini Lions, propelled by a dazzling century from opener Mark Watt.

Earlier, Lumbini had set a target of 157 after posting 156-8 in their 20 overs at the TU International Cricket Stadium. Skipper Rohit Kumar Paudel top-scored with 49 off 43, supported by cameos from JJ Smit (23 off 14), D'Arcy Short (19 off 13) and a late surge from Ruben Trumpelmann (29). Karnali's bowlers shared the wickets, with Nandan Yadav taking two.

But the chase belonged entirely to Watt. The left-hander produced one of the most dominant innings in NPL history, racing to a 41-ball hundred-the first of this season-powered by...