Lumbini Lions and Biratnagar Kings Clash Today for Final Spot in NPL

All eyes will be on Kirtipur today as Lumbini Lions and Biratnagar Kings battle in Qualifier 2 of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), a showdown that will determine who joins Sudurpaschim Royals in the grand finale.

The crucial day-night fixture kicks off at 4:00 PM at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground. Biratnagar enters the match with a second chance to reach the final after suffering a heavy 77-run defeat to Sudurpaschim in Qualifier 1. Lumbini, on the other hand, secured their spot in this knockout by overcoming Kathmandu Gorkhas by 4 wickets in Thursday’s eliminator.

In the league stage, Lumbini had also beaten Biratnagar by 5 wickets, a confidence-boosting record they will hope to repeat.

The winner of today’s clash will advance to the final scheduled for December 13 at the same venue.