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Sudurpaschim Choose to Bat First Against Lumbini After Winning Toss

December 13, 2025

Kathmandu – Sudurpaschim Royals have won the toss in the final match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) and elected to bat first against Lumbini Lions.

Sudurpaschim reached the final after defeating Biratnagar by 77 runs in the first qualifier.

Lumbini also booked their place in the final by beating Biratnagar by 40 runs in the second qualifier. Biratnagar, who had lost to Sudurpaschim in the first qualifier, earned another opportunity by playing the second qualifier.

Led by captain Dipendra Singh Airee, Sudurpaschim are strong contenders for the title. After losing last year’s final to Janakpur Bolts by five wickets, Sudurpaschim are aiming to lift the trophy this time.

Lumbini, captained by Rohit Paudel, who were eliminated in the league stage in the previous edition, are determined to claim the title this season. In the league-stage match between the two sides, Sudurpaschim secured a seven-wicket victory.

The winners of the NPL will receive a cash prize of NPR 11 million, while the runners-up will earn NPR 5.1 million. The third-placed team will receive NPR 2.5 million, and the fourth-placed team NPR 1.5 million.

Organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the tournament began on Mangsir 1 and featured eight participating teams.