KATHMANDU: Lumbini Province has achieved a thrilling victory over Bagmati Province in the ongoing PM Cup. Lumbini defeated Bagmati Province by 48 runs in the match held at Deukhuri Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Chasing the target of 116 runs set by Lumbini, Bagmati was all out in 22.5 overs and scored only 67 runs. For Bagmati, captain Prithu Baskota scored 15 and Ashutosh Ghirohiya and Suman Sunuwar scored 11-11 runs. Similarly, Lumbini’s bowlers Ajay Chauhan and Biprasan KC took 3-3 and Nirmal Gurung and Ramesh Kurmi took 2(2) wickets.

Earlier, Lumbini, who had won the toss and elected to bat first, were all out in 32.4 overs and scored 115 runs.

Aakash Tripathi top-scored for Lumbini with 33 runs, while Manish Thapa and captain Dev Khanal scored 15-15 runs. Similarly, Bagmati’s bowler Gautam KC took 4 wickets, while Surya Tamang and Ishan Pandey took 2-2 wickets.

This is Lumbini’s third win in the ongoing PM Cup. Lumbini has 6 points from 4 matches, including 3 wins and 1 loss. Similarly, Bagmati’s third loss in the fourth match. Bagmati has 2 points from 4 matches, with one win.