The NPL match that needed a diplomatic breakthrough
Summary
Relentless rain and repeated delays nearly caused a total washout at the Nepal Premier League in Kirtipur before a late-night diplomatic breakthrough allowed Biratnagar Kings and Sudurpaschim Royals to play a truncated five-over match. Fans waited for hours as officials, captains and team staff argued over conditions and lineups under the floodlights.
Key Points
- Heavy rain in Kirtipur disrupted the Nepal Premier League and forced the abandonment of Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos without a toss.
- Groundstaff used Super Soppers, rollers and manual labor to make the TU International Cricket Stadium playable for a shortened match.
- A late-night intervention involving Paras Khadka, Jagat Tamata, Misbah-ul-Haq and team officials finally cleared the way for Biratnagar Kings vs Sudurpaschim Royals to begin.
- Sudurpaschim Royals won the toss after hours of delays and elected to bowl in the five-over contest.
