Defending champions Janakpur slump to sixth defeat in seven games as Karnali Yaks hold their nerve in a thriller to avoid the last spot.

A tense final-over thriller leaves Janakpur with their sixth defeat, while Karnali climb to sixth on net run rate.

Imran Sheikh top-scored with 33 as Karnali posted a modest total at TU International Cricket Stadium.

The Royals suffer their first defeat of the season as the Kings chase their target with six wickets and 49 balls remaining. Pokhara win the second match.

Sam Heazlett and Faf du Plessis power rapid chase as Biratnagar overtake Kathmandu on net run rate to set up playoff clash with Sudurpaschim.

Aarif Sheikh’s unbeaten 45 guides table-toppers to 147 for six as playoff positions hang in the balance.

Janakpur, Chitwan and Pokhara bow out as Lumbini complete the NPL playoff lineup with a four-wicket win.

Defending champions struggle to post competitive total as pressure mounts to stay alive in the tournament.

Chris Lynn’s 75 anchors Royals to 170-run target as disciplined bowling restricts Rhinos to 120 in Kirtipur.

Lynn’s composed 75 runs guides Sudurpaschim to a competitive total.

Shahab Alam’s six-wicket haul guide Kathmandu to victory in Kirtipur. Becomes first hat-trick taker in the second season of NPL.

D’Arcy Short’s 57 runs lead Lumbini to victory.

Lions bowlers keep the Kings in check as Sher Malla claims three wickets.

In Tuesday’s other fixture, title defenders Janakpur Bolts register their first win of the season defeating Chitwan Rhinos by six wickets.

Pokhara seal 34-run win after posting 201-2; Karnali eliminated with fifth defeat of the season.

Pokhara became only the second team to cross the 200-run mark in the NPL.

Half-centuries from Sah and Sadaqat revive defending champions’ NPL campaign.

Malan and Saud’s opening stand powers Chitwan to a commanding total.

Former South African captain joins Biratnagar Kings as top players reinforce teams ahead of playoffs.

While Nepal lost the final, they have qualified for the U19 Asia Cup as one of the top three teams of the tournament.