NPL 2026: Lumbini Lions trounce Sudurpaschim Royals by 7 wickets
Summary
Lumbini Lions began their NPL 2026 title defense with a 7-wicket win over Sudurpaschim Royals at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Kishore Mahato took four wickets as Sudurpaschim were bowled out for 87, before D'Arcy Short led the chase with a quickfire 40.
Key Points
- Lumbini Lions defeated Sudurpaschim Royals by 7 wickets in the opening match of NPL 2026 at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
- Sudurpaschim Royals were dismissed for 87 runs in 17.2 overs, with Kishore Mahato taking 4 wickets and Sher Malla taking 3.
- D'Arcy Short scored 40 off 18 balls and Aasif Sheikh made 32 as Lumbini chased the target in 9.5 overs.
- The third edition of the Nepal Premier League is organised by the Cricket Association of Nepal and uses DRS for the first time.
