Lumbini Lions Secure Playoff Spot in Nepal Premier League

Kathmandu. In a thrilling match on Saturday under the Nepal Premier League (NPL), Lumbini Lions secured an important victory, completing the playoff equation of the competition.

With this victory of Lumbini, the possibility of Biratnagar Kings reaching the playoffs has ended.

Batting first after losing the toss at TU Cricket Ground, Biratnagar scored 166 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in the stipulated overs. Lumbini, chasing the target of 167 runs for victory, achieved the target with one ball remaining, losing 6 wickets.

With Lumbini's victory, all four teams reaching the playoffs have been decided. Lumbini and Sudurpashchim, who have played all seven matches of the group stage, along with Kathmandu Gurkhas and Chitwan Rhinos, who have one match remaining each, have entered the playoffs.

With one match remaining, Kathmandu has 8 points and Chitwan has 7 points, so Biratnagar, with only 6 points from seven matches, finished in fifth place and was eliminated from the group stage. With Biratnagar's defeat, Chitwan has managed to reach the playoffs based on 7 points.

Janakpur Bolts, Karnali Yaks, and Pokhara Avengers, ranked sixth, seventh, and eighth in the points table respectively, have already been eliminated from the competition.