Brown’s 68 runs and tight death bowling secure their Sudurpaschim second NPL win in Kirtipur.

Brown’s 68 runs propel Sudurpaschim to a commendable total, while Pokhara fight back with late wickets in Kirtipur.

The Lions, who finished last in the inaugural season with only a win in seven matches, roar to life at the start of the second season.

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.

Nepal had previously lost 0-2 to Malaysia on March 25.

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.

Ben Charlesworth steers successful chase with 46 as Gorkhas seal victory with 12 balls to spare.

Aasif Sheikh scores half-century as defending champions post 130 for six at TU International Cricket Ground.

Over 1,500 security personnel, CCTV surveillance and drone monitoring deployed as the second NPL season begins at TU International Cricket Ground.

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

The defending champions win the tournament, remaining unbeaten since the inaugural edition.