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Royals Defend Low Score in Thrilling NPL Clash
10 Nov
Summary
- Sudurpaschim Royals successfully defended 121 runs against Janakpur Bolts.
- Brandon McMullen top-scored with 33 runs for Sudurpaschim.
- Scott Kuggeleijn took three crucial wickets for the Royals.
In a tense Nepal Premier League encounter, Sudurpaschim Royals emerged victorious against Janakpur Bolts by a margin of 27 runs. The Royals managed to defend a modest total of 121, which they set after being restricted to 120 for nine in their allotted 20 overs.
Brandon McMullen was the leading run-scorer for Sudurpaschim with 33 runs off 23 balls, supported by Tharindu Ratnayake's unbeaten 27. Janakpur's Harmeet Singh was instrumental with the ball, taking four wickets for 17 runs.
Chasing the target, Janakpur Bolts were bowled out for 93 in 19.5 overs. Trit Raj Das scored 21, and James Neesham added 20, but Janakpur could not build necessary partnerships. Scott Kuggeleijn was the star bowler for Sudurpaschim, claiming three wickets for 13 runs, securing the win.
