Sudurpaschim Royals has set a 188-run target for Lumbini Lions in the 12th match of the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL).
Invited to bat first after losing the toss at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Lumbini notched up 187 runs losing 4 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
Saif Zaib topped the score with 90 runs including 6 fours and 5 sixes off 61 deliveries.
Captain Dipendra Singh Airee made 39 runs and remained not out. Brandon McMullen and Binod Bhandari faltered early, securing only 23 and 17 runs. Saif Zaib is shining with 70 not out runs.
Ramon Simmonds took the highest 2 wickets while Rohit Paudel and Bibek Yadav grabbed 1 wicket each for Lumbini Lions.
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