Lumbini Lions Beat Sudurpashchim Royals by 7 Wickets in NPL

KATHMANDU – Lumbini Lions have made a strong start to the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

Lumbini beat Sudurpashchim Royals by seven wickets, completing a modest target of 88 in 9.5 overs for the loss of three wickets. Darcy Short top-scored with 40 and Asif Sheikh made 32. For Sudurpashchim, Anil Kharel took two wickets and captain Dipendra Singh Airee took one.

Sudurpashchim, who lost the toss and batted first at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, were bowled out for 87. Captain Airee top-scored with 27. For Lumbini, Kishor Mahato took four wickets and Sher Malla took three.

Sudurpashchim had also lost to Lumbini in the final of the previous edition.

Two matches will be played in the tournament on Tuesday. In the first, Biratnagar Kings play Chitwan Rhinos at 12 noon. In the second, Janakpur Bolts face Karnali Yaks at 5 pm.