KATHMANDU: Sudurpaschim Royals registered their second victory in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), defeating Chitwan Rhinos by five wickets in the second match of the day on Monday.
Chasing Chitwan’s target of 130 runs, Sudurpaschim reached 130 for the loss of five wickets in 16.4 overs.
Brandon McMullen led the batting effort for Sudurpaschim with 43 runs off 21 deliveries, smashing six fours and two sixes. Ishan Pandey contributed 25 runs before being dismissed leg-before-wicket (LBW).
Arif Sheikh added 20 runs, while Sherfane Rutherford remained unbeaten on 21. Binod Bhandari scored 11, whereas Saif Jaib and captain Dipendra Singh Airee managed two runs and zero, respectively.
Ranjit Kumar was the most successful bowler for Chitwan, claiming three wickets for 28 runs. Rijan Dhakal and Mausam Dhakal took one wicket each.
Earlier, after winning the toss at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Sudurpaschim elected to field. Chitwan posted 129 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Publish Date : 02 November 2026 20:42 PM
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