Arachchige’s all-round show pilots Pokhara Rhinos to Everest Premier League final

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Sri Lanka’s off-spinning all-rounder Sahan Arachchige impressed with both bat and ball as he guided franchise team Pokhara Rhinos to the final of the Everest Premier League.   

Arachchige, who has had a good run with both bat and ball in the tournament, once again put on an impressive display in the second qualifier of the tournament.

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Arachchige stroked an unbeaten 53 runs off 44 balls with 7 fours while showcasing his skills with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 15 runs in his 4-over spell. He was adjudged player of the match for his match-winning performance for the second time in the tournament.

Arachchige has so far accumulated 143 runs in 5 innings with an average of 47.66 while picking up 4 wickets in 4 innings with a bowling average of 17.50 and an economy of 6.36.

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The final of the tournament will be held between Chitwan Tigers and Pokhara Rhinos on the 9th of October at Kirtipur Cricket Ground.