Janakpur need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Sudurpaschim can strengthen their position with a win in Kirtipur.

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.

The opener smashed 102 off 48 balls as Pokhara Avengers posted a formidable total in the NPL’s 19th match at Kirtipur.

With defending champions Lumbini Lions leading the pack, six franchises remain in mathematical contention for playoff qualification.

The four-team Belt and Road Series saw Nepal win four of their six matches, with the remaining two abandoned due to rain.

The Australian icon smashes 66 off 50 to set up a decisive victory over the defending champions in front of a packed crowd at TU Stadium.

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.

Lumbini aim to consolidate their lead, while Kathmandu can climb to third with a win in Saturday’s 5 pm match.

Chitwan Rhinos hand Avengers fourth straight defeat, leaving them bottom of the table without a point after three matches.

Despite a top-order collapse around him, the South African power hitter turned on the style with seven sixes in a player-of-the-match performance.

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.

Sikandar Raza and Ravi Bopara added 60 for the fifth wicket before Rijan Dhakal and Kamal Singh Airee shared seven wickets to leave Pokhara facing a fourth straight defeat.

Sikandar Raza and Ravi Bopara added 60 for the fifth wicket as the Rhinos posted 151 for six, leaving Pokhara chasing their first win of the season.

The Royals moved up to second with six points, strengthening their bid for the NPL playoffs, while the Yaks remained on four.

Binod Bhandari and Saif Zaib put on 68 for the first wicket before Karnali's bowlers pulled things back.

The 14 matches so far in the season show that electing to field first provides no clear edge, with poor fielding and aggressive setting-side intent neutralising toss decisions.

The West Indies allrounder extended his NPL stay for one more match but fell for three runs and conceded 14 in his final appearance for Biratnagar Kings.