Lumbini secured a four-wicket victory over Biratnagar to advance to the qualifier of the Nepal Premier League, while Chitwan also successfully claimed a spot in the playoffs. The fixture took place at the TU ground in Kirtipur, where Biratnagar was asked to bat first after losing the toss to their opponents. During the first innings, Biratnagar managed to reach a total of 166 runs while losing four wickets within their allotted twenty overs. Charith Asalanka led the scoring for Biratnagar with a knock of 64 runs off 43 balls, which included one boundary and six maximums. Chasing the target, Lumbini faced a demanding situation late in the innings when Sandeep Jora targeted Isuru Udana in the 19th over, hitting two sixes and a boundary to collect 17 runs. With 16 runs still needed in the final over, the batter struck a six off the very first delivery bowled by Rupesh Singh to steer Lumbini toward the four-wicket win.
Lumbini reaches qualifier after defeating Biratnagar in tournament
Lumbini secured a four-wicket victory while Chitwan also earned a playoff berth.
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In short
- Lumbini advanced to the qualifier after defeating Biratnagar by four wickets.
- Charith Asalanka scored 64 runs from 43 balls for Biratnagar with one four and six sixes.
- Chitwan also secured its place in the playoffs following the tournament matches.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/lumbini-reaches-qualifier-after-defeating-biratnagar-in-tournament-20261114
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