Andre Russell was Player of the Match in the 8th match of NPL 2026, scoring 29 off 10 balls and taking 1/8 in two overs as the Biratnagar Kings beat the Sudurpaschim Royals by 35 runs at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on 31 October 2026.

The five-over-a-side match began after Sudurpaschim Royals won the toss and chose to bowl. Biratnagar Kings finished on 105/2, a run rate of 21.00, and the Royals fell short on 70/3 in their five overs.

Russell Powers the Kings

Shehan Jayasuriya (39 off 11) and Lokesh Bam put on 68 in 17 balls for the opening wicket. Russell came in after Jayasuriya’s dismissal and hit 29 off 10 balls with 2 fours and 3 sixes, a strike rate of 290.00. He and Bam added 37 in 14 balls to take the Kings past 100. The Royals were set a target of 106.

Russell’s Two Overs Decide It

Russell then bowled two overs for 8 runs, an economy rate of 4.00, and took a wicket. Scott Kuggeleijn made 28 off 6 balls for the Royals, but they never got close to the required rate.

Key Numbers

Unique stat: Russell’s two overs cost 8 runs, while the other three overs the Royals faced cost 62, about 20.7 per over. Of his 29 runs, 26 came in on boundaries.

Biratnagar Kings play Janakpur Bolts in Match 12 on 3 November.