The defending champions climbed to the top of the Nepal Premier League standings with a six-wicket win, while Karnali’s hopes of reaching the playoffs suffered another setback.

David Miller took over from Sompal Kami, but Karnali were bowled out for 105 against Lumbini Lions, leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.

The Biratnagar Kings captain took the first hat-trick of NPL Season 3 to bowl out Pokhara Avengers for 132 before his side chased down the target with four wickets to spare.

The leg-spinner dismisses five batters in a decisive spell, including Yuvraj Samra, who had struck 84 off 47 balls, to leave Biratnagar Kings chasing 133 against Pokhara Avengers.

Sudurpaschim Royals secure a third consecutive victory with a 27-run win, while Janakpur Bolts are left facing elimination after another batting collapse.

The Janakpur Bolts captain takes four wickets for 17 runs as Sudurpaschim struggle to build a competitive total in a crucial Nepal Premier League match.

Ravi Bopara's half-century did not suffice as the Gorkhas defended a target of 181 to strengthen their chances of reaching the NPL playoffs.

The all-rounder struck 52 off 30 balls to help the Gorkhas recover from an early collapse and post a challenging total in the NPL.

The Canadian opener’s 102 off 48 balls helped the Avengers post 217 for three before bowling Karnali Yaks out for 154.

David Warner and Sahil Patel put on a century stand as Kathmandu secure their third consecutive victory and move to second in the NPL standings.

Warner scores 66 and Patel makes 38 in a 104-run opening partnership before Kathmandu finish on 160-8 in 20 overs.

From the absence of basic infrastructure in kabaddi to irregular football leagues and inadequate exposure for young volleyball players, athletes say Nepal must institutionalise and professionalise sports to achieve sustained success.

A disciplined bowling display restricted Biratnagar to 83 before David Warner and Will Bosisto guided Kathmandu to victory in just 9.4 overs.

The defending champions secured a 16-run victory over the inaugural-season winners to move three points clear at the top of the table.

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