Sudurpaschim Royals registered a third straight win in the ongoing National Premier League (NPL) by defeating Lumbini with 45 runs. This is the third straight win for Sudurpaschim. Conversely, it is third straight defeat for Lumbini in the IPL.
Despite Bibek Yadav's 77-run score, Lumbini was bowled out for 142 runs while it was chasing the 188-run target.
Earlier, 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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