Sudurpaschim Royals Secure Playoff Spot in Nepal Premier League with Thrilling Win Over Pokhara Avengers
Sudurpaschim Royals have officially booked their spot in the playoffs of the inaugural season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), securing a thrilling 5-run victory over Pokhara Avengers on Sunday. With this win, the Royals have accumulated 10 points from 6 matches, ensuring their qualification with a match to spare. Despite a valiant effort, the Pokhara Avengers have been eliminated from the league stage, finishing with just 4 points. The victory also confirmed the qualification of two other teams, Bolts and Rhinos, for the playoffs. Rhinos clinched their playoff berth by edging out Kathmandu Gurkhas on net run rate, with both teams having accumulated 8 points. In Saturday’s earlier match, the Gurkhas managed to defeat Biratnagar Kings by just one wicket, keeping their hopes alive until the final stages of the league. The upcoming match between Sudurpaschim Royals and Karnali Yaks on Monday will decide the final team to qualify for the playoffs. If the Royals win, they will face Janakpur in Qualifier 1, with the winner securing a direct spot in the final.
