KATHMANDU:- Kathmandu Gorkhas has won the inaugural match of second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) by five wickets against the defending champion Janakpur Bolts.

Janakpur Bolts had given a target of 131 runs to Kathmandu Gorkhas for the win in the match.

Kathmandu Gorkhas met the target in 18 overs losing only 5 wickets.

Forced to bating after losing the toss in the match played at the TU international cricket stadium in Kirtipur, the Janakpur had made a total of 130 runs losing six wickets in 20 overs.

In the first edition of the NPL, the Janakpur had defeated the Kathmandu with five wickets.