Kirtipur: Sudurpaschim Royals has set a 156-run victory target for Biratnagar Kings in the first qualifier match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) second season. Invited to bat first after losing the toss at the Kirtipur-based TU Cricket Ground today, Sudurpaschim Royals gathered 155 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
According to National News Agency Nepal, for Sudurpaschim Royals, Binod Bhandari scored the highest 63 runs with three fours and two sixes off 52 balls. Aasif Sheikh and Sheldon Jackson contributed 20 runs each, while Harjit Singh and Ishan Pandey added 14 and 13 runs respectively. On the bowling side, Pratish GC and Merchant de Lange took two wickets each, while Surya Tamang and Sam Heazlett claimed one wicket each.
The winning team today will make an entry to the final scheduled for December 13. The losing team will also have an opportunity to play in the eliminator. Biratnagar is now on a batting attack.