Lumbini Lions Defeated Star-Studded Biratnagar Kings
Lumbini Lions made it to the finals after defeating Biratnagar Kings by 40 runs in second qualifier match. This is Lumbini’s fifth consecutive win in the ongoing league. Chasing a modest target of 135 runs, Biratnagar Kings was all out for just 94 runs in 17.5 overs. Earlier, Biratnagar Kings won the toss and chose to field first at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. However, Lumbini Lions couldn’t capitalize on the early runs and couldn’t post a big total.
Lumbini managed 44 runs in the powerplay, losing 1 wicket, but failed to accelerate and reach a higher total. By the end of the match, Lumbini finished with a modest total of 134 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Lumbini Lions will now face Sudurpashchim Royals in the final on Saturday. It will be the first-ever final for Lumbini, while Sudurpashchim Royals will be playing their second consecutive final.