Biratnagar Kings registered their first victory in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), defeating Sudurpaschim Royals by 35 runs on Saturday.
Biratnagar secured their first win in their third match of the tournament. They had lost their opening match to Chitwan Rhinos by eight runs before suffering a four-wicket defeat against Karnali Yaks in their second outing.
The defeat was Sudurpaschim's second in the tournament. They had lost their opening match to Lumbini Lions but bounced back with a four-wicket victory over Pokhara Avengers in their second game.
Chasing a target of 106 set by Biratnagar, Sudurpaschim managed 70 for three in their allotted five overs.
For Sudurpaschim, Saif Zaib scored 17 off 10 balls, including two sixes, before being caught off Rupesh Singh's bowling. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee was caught for one, while opener Sherfane Rutherford was bowled by Andre Russell for a first-ball duck.
Aarif Sheikh remained unbeaten on 17, while Scott Kuggeleijn was not out on 28.
