Thanks to Shahab Alam’s six-wicket haul with a hat-trick as Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Pokhara Avengers by 13 runs to book playoff spot in the Nepal Premier League. With the win, Kathmandu is currently placed second in the points table with 10 points, with five wins and two losses as they completed their group-stage matches. Kathmandu is the second team to reach the playoffs after Sudurpashcim Royals.
NPL 2025 Point Table
| Teams | M | W | L | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals (Q) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1.4871 |
| Gorkhas (Q) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 0.5365 |
| Kings (Q) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0.1892 |
| Lions | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.5609 |
| Avengers | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.2405 |
| Rhinos | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.6911 |
| Yaks | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -0.4336 |
| Bolts | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -0.4951 |