Kathmandu, Dec 6: Pokhara Avengers registered its maiden historic victory in the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) defeating Lumbini Lions on Friday at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.

Pokhara achieved the Target of 171 runs making 176 runs in just 16.5 overs losing no wickets.

Earlier, Lumbini scored 170 runs with the help of its captain Rohit Paudel’s 95 runs. But those 95 runs went in vain as Pokhara’s opener batsmen opened fire of 4s and 6s and dragged their team to maiden victory easily.

Pokhara’s opener Andries Gous hit first ever century in the NPL making 104 runs not out in 55 balls. Similarly, Dinesh Kharel hit a half-century making 61 runs in 46 balls remaining not out.