Chasing 143, Lumbini reached the target in 18.3 overs with a decisive 60-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Sent in to bat, Chitwan built their innings around Bopara’s composed 66 off 55 balls, which included four fours and three sixes.

After setting a 148-run target, the Royals bundle out the Gorkhas for 118 in 16.5 overs in a match that saw a remarkable all-round performance from Harmeet Singh.

Royals defend 147 as Kathmandu Gorkhas collapse to 118 all out despite a solid start from opener Akash Tripathi.

Harmeet Singh powers innings with a blistering 53 off 20 balls as Karan KC claims four wickets.

Biratnagar Kings and Pokhara Avengers’ fixture, which was played after Chitwan Rhinos’ four-wicket win over Karnali Yaks, also saw the highest match aggregate for NPL.

Lokesh Bam and Martin Guptill fire brilliant half-centuries as Pokhara Avengers fall short in steep chase.

Lokesh Bam and Martin Guptill hit sparkling half-centuries to punish Pokhara Avengers.

Bopara’s half-century helps Chitwan avenge previous season’s losses.

Panchal’s 90 runs power Karnali to a competitive total at TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur.

The opening match on Monday was played in an upgraded TU ground featuring floodlights and concrete grandstands.

The Post takes a look at the key foreign players who will be debuting in the NPL and spicing up the ‘Festival of Himalayas’.

With Rs400 million in expected earnings, improved stadium, and 23 night matches, the NPL aims to showcase Nepal’s readiness for international events while delighting fans.

Khalti confirms all premium and general tickets for the November 17 opener were snapped up as fan interest remains high for the league’s second edition.

Both the coach and skipper of the Gorkhas argue that they were positive their foreign signings would help them achieve a better result than they did in the inaugural edition.

KIEC, broadly known as Kathmandu Infosys, signed a sponsorship agreement with the Gorkhas on Monday to join hands as a partner and supporter of the franchise.

“I watched the series where Nepal defeated the West Indies in September,” Chanderpaul said in a press meet on Monday.

The opening match of the second season on November 17 will see the defending champion, Janakpur Bolts, face Kathmandu Gorkhas, who will be led by former Nepali head coach Monty Desai.

After finishing last in their respective groups, Nepal, the UAE, India and Sri Lanka are competing in the Bowl League.

A day after appointing Robin Singh as mentor, Lumbini Lions bring in Tinu Yohannan as coach.