EPL 2021: Tigers continue winning streak, thrash Patriots by five wickets

KATHMANDU: Chitwan Tigers have continued their winning momentum in the ongoing edition of Everest Premier League (EPL). 

The Tigers, on Sunday, thrashed Lalitpur Patriots by five wickets. 

Earlier the Patriots won the toss and elected to bat first, however, could set an easy target of 109 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Jaykishan Kolsawala, the highest run-scorer for the team added 42 on the board. The Patriots' lineup stumbled before the Tigers’ strong bowling spell. While Kamal Airee claimed three wickets, Karim Janat and Sagar Dhakal took two wickets each. 

Tigers met the target in the 18th over losing five wickets. Mohammad Shahzad scored 35 and Bhim Sharki contributed 27 runs. 

With today's win, the Tigers are at the top of the points table with eight points from all four wins followed by Pokhara Rhinos (5 points) and Bhairahawa Gladiators (4). 

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