Lumbini Lions crowned NPL champions with commanding final win

Summary

Lumbini Lions won the Nepal Premier League Season 2 by defeating Sudurpaschim Royals by six wickets in the final at Kirtipur. Captain Rohit Paudel's bowling and Dinesh Adhikari's explosive batting were key to the victory.

Key Points
  • Lumbini Lions won the Nepal Premier League Season 2 title with a six-wicket win over Sudurpaschim Royals in the final.
  • Rohit Paudel led a dominant bowling performance including a hat-trick that dismantled Sudurpaschim's innings.
  • Sudurpaschim Royals were bowled out for a record low 85 runs, the lowest first innings total in NPL history.
  • Dinesh Adhikari scored 42 runs off 13 balls, including five sixes, to lead the successful chase for Lumbini Lions.
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