Dominant Sudurpaschim enter NPL final defeating Biratnagar by 77 runs in Qualifier 1

Summary

Sudurpaschim Royals defeated Biratnagar Kings by 77 runs in Qualifier 1, becoming the first franchise to reach the Nepal Premier League final consecutively, showcasing strong team performances and key player contributions.

Key Points
  • Sudurpaschim Royals won Qualifier 1 against Biratnagar Kings by 77 runs to reach the NPL final for the second consecutive season.
  • Binod Bhandari scored 63 runs, nearly reaching 500 NPL runs, anchoring the Royals' innings.
  • Biratnagar Kings were bowled out for 79 runs, failing to chase 156, with wickets shared among Royals bowlers.
  • Abinash Bohara became the leading wicket-taker of the season with 16 wickets, surpassing Sandeep Lamichhane.
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