Biratnagar Kings Secure First Win in NPL Third Edition

Biratnagar Kings registered their first victory in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), defeating Sudurpashchim Royals by 35 runs at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Saturday.

Chasing a target of 106 runs, Sudurpashchim Royals were bowled out for 70 runs, suffering their second defeat of the tournament. The Royals struggled from the outset, losing three wickets within the first five overs.

Scott Kuggeleijn remained unbeaten on 28 runs, while Saif Ali Zaib scored 17 off 10 balls, including two sixes. Arif Shaikh also contributed an unbeaten 17 runs. However, their efforts were insufficient to secure victory.

For Biratnagar, Rupesh Singh, Angelo Mathews and Andre Russell claimed one wicket each.

Earlier, batting first after losing the toss, Biratnagar Kings posted 105 runs. Shehan Jayasuriya led the innings with a quickfire 39 off just 11 deliveries, smashing five sixes and two fours. Andre Russell remained unbeaten on 29 runs, while Lokesh Bam contributed 25.

Avinash Bohara took one wicket for Sudurpashchim Royals.

Meanwhile, the first match of Saturday’s double-header between Chitwan Rhinos and Lumbini Lions was abandoned due to rain.