KATHMANDU: The Sudurpaschim Royals defeated the Pokhara Avengers by 6 wickets in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 146 runs at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, the Royals reached the winning total in 16.5 overs for the loss of 4 wickets.
Captain Dipendra Singh Airee led the chase with an unbeaten 51 runs. Ishan Pandey contributed 37, while Brendon McCullum added 22 runs to the total. Earlier, the Pokhara Avengers, batting first, posted 145 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Arjun Gharti remained unbeaten on 40, while Mahedi Hasan scored 32 and captain Kushal Bhurtel made 21 runs.
In the bowling department, Anil Kharel took 3 wickets for the Royals. Hemant Dhami, Scott Kuggeleijn, and Dipendra Singh Airee each claimed 1 wicket. This victory marks the first win for the Sudurpaschim Royals in the tournament following their opening match defeat to the Lumbini Lions.
