In a close and entertaining contest at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Sudur Paschim Royals chased down 144 to defeat Lumbini Lions by 7 wickets in the 13th match of Nepal Premier League 2025.

Sudur Paschim Royals tightened their grip on the Nepal Premier League 2025 with a smooth seven-wicket win over Lumbini Lions in the 13th match of the tournament at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. The Royals controlled the match from the moment they restricted Lumbini to a modest 143 and then completed the chase with 10 balls left.

Lumbini began steadily after choosing to bat. D'Arcy Short pushed early momentum with a quick 18 from 11 balls, while Rohit Paudel anchored the innings with 35 off 36. Dilip Nath added 31, but the Lions struggled to convert their starts into a bigger total. A collapse in the final overs hurt them badly as they slipped from a comfortable position and were bowled out for 143 in the 19th over.

Abinash Bohara led the Royals' attack with three wickets, and strong support from Harmeet Singh and Hemant Dhami kept the scoring in check throughout the middle overs.

Sudur Paschim approached the chase with patience. Their top order kept the innings steady, ensuring the required rate never climbed out of reach. The most influential role came from Binod Bhandari, whose unbeaten knock held the chase together. His ability to rotate strike, pick off gaps, and stay calm during quiet phases made the difference.

His innings provided the stability the Royals needed, and he finished the match with authority, earning him the Man of the Match award for guiding the chase with maturity and control.

The win keeps Sudur Paschim unbeaten and firmly in contention for the top spots as the league advances. Lumbini, on the other hand, will be disappointed after failing to capitalise on its early foundation. Their late-innings collapse left them with too small a total to defend, putting them under pressure in the matches ahead.

For full coverage of the tournament, schedules, and team details, visit our NPL 2025 Schedule and Fixtures.