KATHMANDU: Sudurpaschim Royals climbed to second place in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) standings after securing a convincing 39-run victory over Karnali Yaks on Friday.
The win lifted Sudurpaschim from sixth to second place, taking its tally to six points from five matches. The team has now recorded three victories and two defeats in the tournament.
Karnali Yaks, meanwhile, slipped to fourth place with four points from four matches, having registered two wins and two losses.
Chasing a target of 177 runs set by Sudurpaschim, Karnali struggled to maintain momentum and managed only 137 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Karnali’s batting lineup failed to build substantial partnerships against a disciplined Sudurpaschim bowling attack, eventually falling 39 runs short of the target.
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