🔩ANIL, THE LEADER's Masterclass- Janakpur's First Win! Wayne Parnell's Team, Shah's Dominance! 💥

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👑 CAPTAIN, WHO? Anil Shah's Masterclass Leads Janakpur to First Win! Wayne Parnell's Team, Shah's Dominance! 💥

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​The defending champions are finally on the board! The Janakpur Bolts secured their much-needed first victory of NPL Season 2 today, dominating the Chitwan Rhinos by six wickets! This was a defining win for the Bolts, who had suffered four straight losses coming into this fixture. While Wayne Parnell may wear the captain's armband (making him the first foreign player to lead an NPL side), the true strategic and batting leadership today came from the local star: Anil Shah! His brilliance with the bat proved that sometimes, the best leader is the player who delivers when the team's back is against the wall.

​The chase of 177 was nothing short of commanding. The Rhinos, thanks to a tactical shift that saw Arjun Saud partner Dawid Malan, posted a solid 176/4, driven by a fantastic 112-run opening partnership (Malan scored 80). However, the Bolts' response was absolute fire. Though Parnell was the official captain, Anil Shah walked in and played a crucial, anchoring role, hitting an elegant 61 runs off 36 balls. He was perfectly partnered by Maaz Sadaqat, who scored a blazing 63 runs off 30 balls. These two fluent half-centuries were a display of controlled aggression, ensuring the Bolts stayed comfortably ahead of the required run rate throughout.

​This victory is the ultimate confidence injection for the Bolts, showing that they still possess the championship-winning DNA. The fact that the win was built around the sheer dominance of local hero Anil Shah, rather than relying solely on foreign stars, makes it even sweeter for the fans. While Captain Parnell has the responsibility, Anil Shah delivered the necessary leadership through his bat, guiding his team to the target with two and a half overs to spare. The Bolts are finally alive in the NPL Season 2!

​Did Anil Shah's innings prove he should be the permanent captain of the Janakpur Bolts? Let us know your thoughts below!