And then there were four: Lumbini lead NPL playoff pack

Summary

Lumbini Lions beat Biratnagar Kings by four wickets to go top of the Nepal Premier League table and eliminate Biratnagar from the playoffs race. The result confirmed the four teams advancing to the third season playoffs with two league matches still remaining.

Key Points
  • Lumbini Lions defeated Biratnagar Kings by four wickets and moved to first place in the Nepal Premier League standings.
  • The loss eliminated Biratnagar from the playoff race, confirming the four teams heading into the playoffs.
  • Charith Asalanka top-scored for Biratnagar with 64, while Lumbini chased down 167 in 19.4 overs.
  • D’Arcy Short, Aasif Sheikh, Ali Sheikh and Sundeep Jora played key roles in Lumbini’s successful chase.
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