Indian Premier League (IPL) legend Shikhar Dhawan hit his maiden Nepal Premier League (NPL) half-century on Wednesday (December 4, 2024) as Karnali Yaks dragged themselves to a total of 149/5 in 20 overs against Kathmandu Gurkhas in Kirtipur.

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Shikhar Dhawan's explosive knock highlights the inaugural Nepal Premier League, featuring top international stars in a thrilling T20 tournament at Kirtipur's Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground.

Kathmandu Gurkhas won the toss and decided to bowl first against Karnali Yaks in the sixth match of the inaugural Nepal Premier League taking place in Kirtipur.

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Shikhar Dhawan's innings was a perfect blend of his signature style—elegant stroke play paired with aggressive hitting.

Shikhar Dhawan did not have a great start to the Nepal Premier League as he was dismissed for just 14 runs in the first match. The veteran cricketer though bounced back in style and slammed a brutal half-century.

Shikhar Dhawans explosive 72-run knock in the Nepal Premier League 2024 thrilled fans and highlighted Karnali Yaks clash with Kathmandu Gurkhas. But his team lost the game by 3 wickets in the last over of the match.