Kathmandu, Biratnagar advance as playoff battle heats up

Kathmandu Gorkhas secure top-four finish with victory over Pokhara Avengers while Sudurpaschim Royals’ dominance dashes Chitwan Rhinos’ hopes.

The Biratnagar Kings did not take the field on Thursday, yet they emerged as one of the day’s biggest winners. In a pivotal double-header at the TU International Cricket Stadium, the playoff picture for the second season of the Nepal Premier League is now almost complete, with the Kings securing a spot in the top-four as the third team thanks to results elsewhere.