Sudurpaschim Royals Bowled Out for 87 Against Lumbini Lions: NPL 2026
Lumbini Lions produced a dominant bowling performance to bowl out Sudurpaschim Royals for just 87 runs in 17.2 overs in the opening match of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Kishore Mahato led the charge with four wickets, while Sher Malla claimed three to dismantle Sudurpaschim’s batting lineup. Shadley van Schalkwyk, Tilak Raj Bhandari and Rohit Kumar Paudel chipped in with one wicket each.
Sudurpaschim captain Dipendra Singh Airee top-scored with 27 off 23 balls, but received little support from the other end. Shaif Ali Zaid was the only other batter to reach double figures, scoring 13 off 14 deliveries. Binod Bhandari managed nine runs, while Ishan Pandey contributed seven. Brandon McMullen and Sherfane Rutherford scored two and one run, respectively.
Aarif Sheikh, Scott Kuggeleijn and Hemant Dhami were dismissed for ducks as Sudurpaschim struggled to build partnerships and were bundled out for a below-par total.
Lumbini Lions now need 88 runs to win the opening fixture of the third season of Nepal premier league.