In a thrilling encounter at Kirtipur, Sudurpashchim Royals triumphed over Lumbini Lions by 7 wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 144 with 10 balls to spare. Lumbini's total of 143 was built around solid contributions from Rohit Paudel (35 runs) and Dilip Nath (31 runs). D'Arcy Short and Sumit Maharjan both scored 18 runs each. However, Sudurpashchim Royals' wicketkeeper-batsman Bhandari played a match-winning, unbeaten knock of 69 runs, playing a key role in his team's victory and Aarif Sheikh also contributed 39 runs.The Royals' bowlers, led by Scott Kuggeleijn and Harmeet Singh, kept up the pressure, while the batting line-up comfortably chased down the target.
Bhandari was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, which included 69 runs and 3 crucial catches.
Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpashchim Royals - Scorecard Summary (NPL, Nov 27, 2025, Kirtipur)
Lumbini Lions (143 all out in 19.4 overs)
- Rohit Paudel (c): 35 runs
- Dilip Nath (†): 31 runs
- D'Arcy Short: 18 runs
- Sumit Maharjan: 18 runs
Sudurpashchim Royals Bowling:
- Scott Kuggeleijn: 4 overs, 28 runs, 1 wicket
- Hemant Dhami: 3 overs, 28 runs, 2 wicket
- Harmeet Singh: 3.4 overs, 22 runs, 3 wicket
- Abinash Bohara: 4 overs, 26 runs, 3 wicket
Sudurpashchim Royals (145/3 in 18.2 overs)
- Binod Bhandari (†): 69* runs
- Aarif Sheikh: 39 runs
- Chris Lynn: 16 runs
Lumbini Lions Bowling:
- Ruben Trumpelmann: 3 overs, 27 runs, 1 wicket
- Abhishesh Gautam: 4 overs, 20 runs, 1 wicket
- Tilak Bhandari: 1 over, 8 runs, 1 wickets
Extras:
- Lumbini Lions: 7
- Sudurpashchim Royals: 5
Result: Sudurpashchim Royals won by 7 wickets (target 144, chased in 18.2 overs with 10 balls to spare)
Player of the Match: Binod Bhandari (69* runs and 3 catches)
