Lumbini Lions beat Sudur Paschim Royals to win NPL 2025
Namibia's Ruben Trumpelmann was named Player of the Match for his match-winning 3/3 bowling figures in 2.1 overs
Sudur Paschim Royals were bundled out for just 85 in first innings while Lumbini chased the target in just 9 overs
Sudur Paschim Royals’ bid for NPL glory fizzled out in emphatic fashion as the Lumbini Lions put on a clinical performance to lift the Nepal Premier League 2025 title at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on December 13.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Royals struggled to build momentum against disciplined bowling from the Lions, eventually being bundled out for just 85 runs. Captain Rohit Paudel was the star with the ball for Lumbini, claiming a stunning hat-trick that completely derailed the Royals’ innings, even as other bowlers supported well to keep the scoring in check.
Chasing such a modest target, the Lumbini Lions made light work of the run chase. A measured approach from the top order saw them reach 86/4 inside nine overs, sealing a six-wicket victory and sparking jubilant celebrations among the squad and their supporters.
Dinesh Adhikari and Rohit Paudel’s contributions at the crease ensured there were no late hiccups, with the Lions maintaining control throughout the chase. The comprehensive nature of the win also marked a remarkable turnaround for Lumbini, who had finished bottom of the table in the previous season but rose to claim their first NPL crown this year.
For Sudur Paschim Royals, the final was a disappointing end to another strong campaign. Despite some solid performances that helped them into the title match, they couldn’t withstand the pressure applied by the Lions’ bowlers on the biggest stage.
Their batting lineup never quite clicked under the disciplined attack, and early dismissals put them on the back foot from the start. In contrast, Lumbini’s bowlers executed their plans to perfection, and the eventual champions were deserving winners of the Nepal Premier League 2025.
Sudur Paschim Royals Vs Lumbini Lions, Nepal Premier League Final: Toss Update
Sudur Paschim Royals won the toss and elected to bat first against the Lumbini Lions.
Sudur Paschim Royals Vs Lumbini Lions, Nepal Premier League Final: Playing XIs
Sudur Paschim Royals: Sheldon Jackson, Binod Bhandari (wk), Puneet Mehra, Ishan Pandey, Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Harmeet Singh, Aarif Sheikh, Dipak Bohara, Scott Kuggeleijn, Hemant Dhami, Abinash Bohara
Lumbini Lions: D Arcy Short, Dinesh Adhikari, Rohit Paudel (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Sundeep Jora, Movin Subasingha, Dilip Nath, Ruben Trumpelmann, Sher Malla, Abhishesh Gautam, Tilak Bhandari
Sudur Paschim Royals Vs Lumbini Lions, Nepal Premier League Final: Live Streaming Info
When and where will the Sudur Paschim Royals vs Lumbini Lions, Nepal Premier League 2025 final be telecast and live streamed?
The Sudur Paschim Royals vs Lumbini Lions, Nepal Premier League 2025 final was telecasted on the Star Sports Select 2 SD and HD TV channels in India. It was live streamed on the FanCode app and website in the country.
In Nepal, the game was telecasted for free on Kantipur Max TV. Live streaming was available on the Dish Home Go app.
Sudur Paschim Royals Vs Lumbini Lions, Nepal Premier League Final: Squads
Lumbini Lions: D Arcy Short, Dinesh Adhikari, Rohit Paudel (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Sundeep Jora, JJ Smit, Dilip Nath, Ruben Trumpelmann, Sher Malla, Abhishesh Gautam, Tilak Bhandari, Aadil Khan, Durgesh Gupta, Thomas Draca, Sumit Maharjan, Bishal Patel, Sameer Ali Musalman
Sudur Paschim Royals: Mukhtar Ahmed, Binod Bhandari (wk), Sheldon Jackson, Ishan Pandey, Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Harmeet Singh, Aarif Sheikh, Scott Kuggeleijn, Milan Bohara, Hemant Dhami, Abinash Bohara, Dhruv Parashar, Dipak Bohara, Naren Saud, Dipendra Thapa, Tek Rawat, Josh Brown, Chris Lynn, Hikmat Mahara, Puneet Mehra
