In the 18th match of the Nepal Premier League, held at Kirtipur on November 29, 2025, Sudurpaschim Royals triumphed over Janakpur Bolts by 6 wickets. Janakpur Bolts posted a total of 145/8 in their allotted 20 overs, with notable contributions from Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (39) and Sanjay Krishnamurthi (50). However, Sudurpaschim chased down the target of 146 in just 17.4 overs, guided by a stellar knock of 56 runs from Ishan Pandey.
Key performances for Janakpur came from Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Sanjay Krishnamurthi, while Sudurpaschim's bowlers, led by Scott Kuggeleijn’s 3 wicket haul, restricted the Bolts effectively. Despite a late fightback from the Bolts, sudurpaschim clinched the match with a solid finish, securing 2 points and keeping their campaign on track. Player of the Match: Ishan Pandey for his match winning 56 runs off 35 balls.
Scorecard Summary: Janakpur Bolts vs Sudurpaschim Royals
Janakpur Bolts - 145/8 (20 overs)
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton: 39 (33)
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi: 50 (38)
- Aaditya Mahata: 15 (13)
Sudurpaschim Bowling:
- Scott Kuggeleijn: 4/0/22/3
- Dipendra Singh Airee: 3/0/30/1
- Abinash Bohara: 4/0/30/4
Sudurpaschim Royals - 148/4 (17.4 overs)
- Binod Bhandari: 42 (49)
- Ishan Pandey: 56 (35)
- Harmeet Singh: 25* (10)
Janakpur Bolts Bowling:
- Maaz Sadaqat: 4/0/25/2
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi: 3/0/17/1
- Aaditya Mahata: 2/0/23/1
Result: Sudurpaschim Royals won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Ishan Pandey
