Playoff fixtures finalised as Biratnagar end Sudurpaschim’s unbeaten run

Summary

Biratnagar Kings defeated Sudurpaschim Royals ending their unbeaten run and secured a playoff spot in the Nepal Premier League, with standout performances from Faf du Plessis and other players influencing the tournament's final stages.

Key Points
  • Biratnagar Kings became the first team to score 200+ runs in the Nepal Premier League with a total of 220/6 against Pokhara Avengers.
  • Biratnagar Kings ended Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten streak by defeating them, securing a playoff berth and the second position in the points table.
  • South African star Faf du Plessis scored the joint-fastest fifty in the NPL and played a pivotal role in Biratnagar's victory.
  • Arjun Kumal made his NPL debut, contributing significantly to Pokhara Avengers' win over Chitwan Rhinos in the last league-stage match.
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