Kathmandu, Nov. 3 -- Pokhara Avengers' search for their first victory in the Nepal Premier League continued as they struggled with the bat against Lumbini Lions, managing just 97 for nine in their third match of the tournament on Tuesday.

After winning the toss and opting to field, Lumbini kept Pokhara under pressure throughout the innings, never allowing their batters to build momentum.

Ruben Trumpelmann struck early, bowling Arjun Kumal for a duck off the second ball of the innings. Kumal, who had been left out of Pokhara's playing XI for their first two matches, faced just two deliveries. Pokhara managed only 23 runs for the loss of two wickets in the powerplay.

Bipin Acharya was caught and bowled by Sher Malla for seven, while capt...