NPL: Biratnagar Kings ease to victory over Sudurpaschim Royals
KATHMANDU:- Biratnagar Kings have secured their first victory in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) T20 cricket tournament. In achieving this win, Biratnagar defeated Sudurpaschim Royals by 35 runs in a match that concluded tonight.
This marks the second defeat for Sudurpaschim. Chasing a target of 106 runs set by Biratnagar in their third match, Sudurpaschim could only manage 70 runs for the loss of three wickets in a contest that was reduced to five overs.
For his side, Saif Ali Zaib scored 17 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes. Additionally, Scott Kuggeleijn—who remained unbeaten—contributed 28 runs, while Aarif Sheikh added 17.
In the bowling department for Biratnagar, Rupesh Singh, Angelo Mathews, and Andre Russell each claimed one wicket. Earlier, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Biratnagar—having lost the toss and been sent in to bat—scored 105 runs for the loss of two wickets in a match reduced to five overs due to rain.
For his side, Shehan Jayasuriya played the top-scoring innings of 39 runs off 11 balls, featuring five sixes and two fours. Additionally, Andre Russell contributed an unbeaten 29 runs, while Lokesh Bam added 25.
In the bowling department, Abinash Bohara claimed one wicket for Sudurpaschim. Meanwhile, the first match of the day—scheduled between Chitwan Rhinos and Lumbini Lions—was abandoned due to rain.
