Sudurpaschim beat Kathmandu to join Lumbini in NPL playoffs
Summary
Sudurpaschim Royals beat Kathmandu Gorkhas by seven runs to secure a place in the Nepal Premier League playoffs, with captain Dipendra Singh Airee starring with a match-winning 60. Chitwan Rhinos also boosted their playoff hopes by defeating Janakpur Bolts by four wickets.
Key Points
- Sudurpaschim Royals qualified for the NPL Season 3 playoffs with a seven-run win over Kathmandu Gorkhas at TU Cricket Ground.
- Captain Dipendra Singh Airee scored 60 off 55 balls to rescue Sudurpaschim after a poor start and was named Player of the Match.
- Chitwan Rhinos beat Janakpur Bolts by four wickets to move closer to the playoffs, while Janakpur were eliminated.
- Lumbini Lions and Sudurpaschim are the first two teams to advance, while final seeding still depends on remaining league matches.
