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Biratnagar Kings Beat Sudurpaschim Royals by 35 Runs in Rain-Shortened NPL 2026 Match 8
October 31, 2026
Biratnagar Kings beat Sudurpaschim Royals by 35 runs in a rain-shortened, five-over-a-side Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 match at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Saturday night. Shehan Jayasuriya hit 39 off 11 balls, and Andre Russell added an unbeaten 29, fetching a wicket and a catch as Biratnagar posted 105/2 dakuuc keihley Sudurpaschim to 70/2. The win gave Biratnagar their first points of the season.
Match Result at a Glance
Rain Delay and a Five-Over Match
Rain left the outfield wet, and the match started nearly four hours behind schedule. The game was cut to five overs per side, with the toss planned for 7:25 PM and the first ball for 7:41 PM. Sudurpaschim raised concerns about ground conditions, player safety and the shortened boundary, and their players left the field for a while after a disagreement with the match officials. After long discussions, the team agreed to play. Earlier on Saturday, rain had forced the cancellation of the Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos match.
Biratnagar Kings Smash 105/2
Sent in to bat by Sudurpaschim captain Dipendra Singh Airee, Biratnagar Kings scored at 21 runs an over. Shehan Jayasuriya led the way with 39 off just 11 balls, a strike rate of 354.5. Andre Russell finished unbeaten on 29, and Lokesh Bam was also unbeaten on 29. Russell then added a wicket and a catch in the field.
Sudurpaschim Royals Fall Short at 70/2
Needing 106, Sudurpaschim Royals reached 70/2 in their five overs, a rate of 14 an over. Scott Kuggeleijn top-scored with an unbeaten 28, while Saif Zaib and Aarif Sheikh made 17 each.
Full details: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings live scorecard
What the Result Means
It was Biratnagar's first win in three matches and earned the team its first two points of the season. Sudurpaschim Royals have now won one and lost two of their three matches. See the latest NPL 2026 points table.
What's Next
- Sudurpaschim Royals: vs Chitwan Rhinos, Match 11, November 2, 5:00 PM NPT
- Biratnagar Kings: vs Janakpur Bolts, Match 12, November 3, 12:30 PM NPT
See the full NPL 2026 schedule and live scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who won Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings in NPL 2026?
Biratnagar Kings won by 35 runs in a five-over match.
Q2: Why was the match shortened to five overs?
Rain delayed the start by nearly four hours and left the ground wet, so the match was reduced to five overs per side.
Q3: What was the score?
Biratnagar Kings 105/2 in 5 overs; Sudurpaschim Royals 70/2 in 5 overs, chasing 106.
NPL T20 Team
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