Kathmandu, Nov. 5 -- Kathmandu Gorkhas secured their second consecutive victory in the Nepal Premier League on Thursday, thrashing Biratnagar Kings by nine wickets after bowling them out for a paltry 83.

Asked to bat first at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Biratnagar were dismissed for 83 in 18.3 overs. Kathmandu chased down the target with ease, reaching 86 for one in just 9.4 overs.

The win lifted Kathmandu from seventh to second in the standings, while Biratnagar slipped from second to fifth.

Kathmandu got off to a flying start, scoring 14 runs in the opening over. Sahil Patel struck boundaries off the first two deliveries he faced, while David Warner also opened his account with a four off his first ball. But Pate...