In the opening match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), Lumbini Lions bowled out Sudurpashchim Royals for just 87 runs. The Royals were dismissed in 17.2 overs, with Kishori Mahato of Lumbini taking four wickets and Sher Mall capturing three. Shadli Bhan, Tilkaraj Bhandari, and Rohitkumar Paudel also contributed with one wicket each. The match took place on 9 Kartik in Kathmandu.
Sudurpashchim captain Dipendra Singh Airey top-scored with 27 runs off 23 balls. Later, Saif Ali Jaiv added 13 runs from 14 balls, but no other batsmen reached double figures. The Royals lost their first wicket on the first ball of the fourth over, as Vinod Bhandari was declared LBW by Sher Mall of Lumbini.
After losing the opening wicket, Sudurpashchim reached 24 runs before losing a total of four wickets at 34 runs. Saif Jaiv was dismissed for 13, Brandon McMullen scored 2, and Ishan Pande got out for 7. Sherfan Rutherford was out for 1, while Scout Quigelin and Hemant Dhami were dismissed without scoring. Anil Kharel scored 7 before getting out, leaving Abhinas Bohara unbeaten.
