The defending runners-up, Sudurpaschim Royals, triumphed over the Pokhara Avengers by six wickets on 28 October in Kathmandu to claim their first win of the third Nepal Premier League season. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee led the chase with a half-century, scoring 50 off 36 balls with four boundaries and two sixes to guide his team across the finish line. Earlier in the match, Pokhara Avengers put runs on the board before being contained. Scoring a team-high 40 not out from 25 deliveries, Arjun Gharti Magar struck four boundaries and one maximum. Maheesh Theekshana added 32 runs, while captain Kushal Bhurtel contributed 21 off 17 balls with two boundaries before falling in the 10th over. During the chase, Sudurpaschim suffered an early wobble before recovering through a vital partnership. Ishan Pandey chipped in with 37 off 31 balls, combining with Airee for a 74-run stand for the fourth wicket to stabilise the innings. The winning target was successfully reached as the batting side sealed their first triumph of the tournament.
Sudurpaschim Royals claim maiden Nepal Premier League win
Captain Dipendra Singh Airee scored a half-century to guide his side past Pokhara Avengers by six wickets.
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In short
- Sudurpaschim Royals defeated Pokhara Avengers by six wickets in Kathmandu.
- Captain Dipendra Singh Airee struck 50 off 36 balls with four fours and two sixes.
- Arjun Gharti Magar top-scored for the opposing side with an unbeaten 40.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/sudurpaschim-royals-claim-maiden-nepal-premier-league-win-20261028
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