Sudurpaschim Royals beat Karnali Yaks by 39 runs in the 16th match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Friday. After Karnali chose to bowl, the Royals raced to 63 without loss in the powerplay and finished on 176/6, then restricted Karnali to 137 in the chase.

Match Result 

Sudurpaschim Royals Post 176/6

Put in to bat, Sudurpaschim Royals made a fast start, scoring 63 runs in the six powerplay overs without losing a wicket. Saif Zaib and Binod Bhandari took them past 50 in 4.6 overs, and the Royals were 88/2 after ten overs. Saif Zaib made 35 off 24 balls, with four fours and a six, before he was bowled by Surya Tamang.

Sudurpaschim passed 100 in 12.3 overs and 150 in 17.4 overs. Tharindu Ratnayake, who came into the XI in place of Sherfane Rutherford, finished on 22 not out, and Scott Kuggeleijn was unbeaten on 13 as the Royals ended on 176/6.

Karnali Yaks Fall Short in the Chase

Chasing 177, Karnali Yaks had a poor start, losing three wickets for 35 in the powerplay. They were 49/4 after 9.4 overs, needing 128 off 62 balls, and the required rate climbed above 12. Karnali, who made two changes with David Miller and Surya Tamang coming in, were eventually held to 137.

The win takes Sudurpaschim Royals to six points from five matches (three wins), second in the table behind Lumbini Lions, who have seven. Karnali Yaks have four points from four matches. See the latest NPL 2026 points table.

Next for Sudurpaschim Royals: vs Janakpur Bolts, Match 21, November 10, 5:00 PM NPT Next for Karnali Yaks: vs Pokhara Avengers, Match 19, November 9, 12:30 PM NPT

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