Lumbini Lions secure opening win against Sudurpashchim Royals

The third edition of the tournament began with the opening match between Lumbini Lions and Sudurpashchim Royals at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Lumbini won the toss and elected to field first, putting pressure on the opposing batting lineup from the start. Sudurpashchim struggled to build partnerships and was bowled out for 87 runs in 17.2 overs. Chasing a modest target of 88 runs, Lumbini completed the chase comfortably in 9.4 overs while losing three wickets. The team's bowling attack played a key role in restricting the opponents to a low total, setting up a straightforward victory in the tournament opener. This fixture also marked a milestone for the competition as an electronic review technology to check umpire decisions was deployed for the first time in the league's history. Following this opening defeat, Sudurpashchim Royals will look to bounce back when they face their opponents on 28 October.