NPL 2026: Mahato, Malla rout Sudurpaschim for 87 as Lumbini chase 88 in opener
Summary
Lumbini Lions restricted Sudurpaschim Royals to 87 and need 88 to win in the opening match of the third Nepal Premier League in Kirtipur. Kishore Mahato took four wickets and Sher Malla claimed three as the defending champions got off to a strong start.
Key Points
- Sudurpaschim Royals were bowled out for 87 in 17.2 overs, leaving Lumbini Lions a target of 88 in the NPL opener.
- Kishore Mahato took 4 wickets for 28 runs and Sher Malla added 3 wickets for Lumbini.
- Sudurpaschim captain Dipendra Singh Airee top-scored with 27, while Scott Kuggeleijn became the first player in NPL history to be dismissed after a DRS review.
- The Cricket Association of Nepal said the third edition of the NPL will run until November 21 and features increased prize money and projected revenue of Rs 1.5 billion.
