Sudurpaschim beat Kathmandu to join Lumbini in NPL playoffs
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Sudurpaschim Royals secured their place in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3 playoffs with a seven-run victory over Kathmandu Gorkhas at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Friday. The Royals became the second side to advance to the knockout stage, following defending champions Lumbini Lions, who qualified on Thursday by defeating Karnali Yaks by four wickets.
This marks Sudurpaschim’s third consecutive playoff appearance. With the victory, Sudurpaschim concluded their league-stage campaign at the top of the table with 10 points from seven matches.
They registered five wins-against Pokhara Avengers, Chitwan Rhinos, Karnali Yaks, Janakpur Bolts, and Kathmandu Gorkhas. They suffered defeats only to Lumbini Lions and Biratnagar Kings.
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