NPL 2026: Defending champions Lumbini Lions crush Sudurpaschim Royals by seven wickets in opener
Summary
Defending champions Lumbini Lions opened the Nepal Premier League with a seven-wicket win over Sudurpaschim Royals at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. D’Arcy Short’s quickfire 40 and Kishore Mahato’s four-wicket spell powered the dominant victory.
Key Points
- Lumbini Lions beat Sudurpaschim Royals by seven wickets in the opening match of the Nepal Premier League.
- D’Arcy Short scored 40 off 18 balls and Aasif Sheikh made 32 as Lumbini chased down 88 in 9.5 overs.
- Kishore Mahato took four wickets and Sher Malla claimed three as Sudurpaschim were dismissed for 87.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah inaugurated the tournament, which is organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal and runs until November 21.
