Lions break Kings’ hearts in dramatic final-over thriller

Summary

Lumbini Lions edged Biratnagar Kings by four wickets with a ball to spare in a dramatic final-over finish at Tribhuwan International Cricket Stadium. The defeat ended Biratnagar’s playoff hopes and sent Lumbini to the top of the table with 11 points.

Key Points
  • Lumbini Lions beat Biratnagar Kings by four wickets in a tense final-over thriller at Tribhuwan International Cricket Stadium.
  • The result lifted Lumbini to the top of the table with 11 points and ended Biratnagar Kings’ playoff hopes.
  • Biratnagar posted 166/4, led by Charith Asalanka’s 64, before Lumbini chased down 167 despite a middle-order collapse.
  • Sandeep Jora’s late hitting and Ruben Trumpelmann’s crucial contribution helped Lumbini seal the win.
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