NPL 2026 · Match report
Sudurpaschim Royals beat Kathmandu Gorkhas by 7 runs in NPL
Dipendra Singh Airee made 60 as Sudurpaschim Royals reached 125 for 6 and held Kathmandu Gorkhas to 118 for 7 at Kirtipur.
Sudurpaschim Royals beat Kathmandu Gorkhas by 7 runs in Match 24 of the Nepal Premier League on Friday, 13 November 2026, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Kathmandu Gorkhas won the toss and chose to bowl. Sudurpaschim Royals made 125 for 6 in their 20 overs. Kathmandu Gorkhas replied with 118 for 7 in 20 overs.
Onlinekhabar English reported that Sudurpaschim were reduced to 8 for 4 in 2.3 overs. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee then rebuilt the innings with 60 off 55 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes.
Onlinekhabar English reported that Aarif Sheikh scored 16 off 25 balls in a partnership with Airee. Tharindu Ratnayake was unbeaten on 26 off 23 balls.
Onlinekhabar English reported that Jahandad Khan was Kathmandu's leading bowler with 3 for 22. Santosh Yadav took two wickets. Kathmandu lost Bhim Sharki for a duck in the second over. The win sent Sudurpaschim into the playoffs.
Key facts
- Kathmandu Gorkhas118/720 ov
- Sudurpaschim Royals125/620 ov
Result Sudurpaschim Royals won by 7 runs
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Sources
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- Onlinekhabar EnglishSudurpaschim Royals beat Kathmandu Gorkhas to seal playoff spot
- अनलाइनखबर (Onlinekhabar)लो स्कोरिङ खेलमा काठमान्डुलाई हराउँदै सुदूरपश्चिम प्लेअफमा
- नागरिक (Nagarik)सुदूरपश्चिम रोयल्स लगातार तेस्रो पटक एनपीएलको प्लेअफमा, सनसनीपूर्ण खेलमा काठमाडौं गोर्खाज पराजित
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