The Sudur Paschim Royals continued their flawless campaign in the 2025 Nepal Premier League (NPL) with a clinical 6-wicket victory over Janakpur Bolts in Match 18 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.A disciplined bowling effort, led by the pace and precision of Abinash Bohara and Scott Kuggeleijn, restricted the Bolts to a manageable total, then efficiently chased down thanks to a stellar half-century by Ishan Pandey and a late, explosive flourish from Harmeet Singh.
Royals position at the top of the points table with five wins from five matches, while the Bolts remain bottom of the table, still searching for their first win of the season after four consecutive losses.
Janakpur Bolts won the toss and Opted to bat first , innings began with shaky notes when Aasif sheikh fell on golden duck while Mayan yadav only managed 6 and Maaz Sadaqat who looked in decent touch but dismissed by dipendra Singh Airee on 12 , Janakpur Bolts found themselves 35/3 in powerplay.
The innings was steadied 39 runs partnership between Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Sanjay Krishnamurthi provide some resistance after early set back Nicol Loftie who played steady innings 39 runs off 33 balls, after his dismissal Aditya Mahata joined Krishnamurthy and put together quick 55 Sanjay Krishnamurthi played an important knock of 50 from 38 balls innings, which included 4 fours and 2 sixes, and Aaditya Mahata who added 15 valuable runs and skipper Wayne Parnell played knock of 14 runs in 12 deliveries. Janakpur Bolts managed to put fighting total 145/8 in 20 overs .
Abinash Bohara was stand out bowler for Sudur Paschim Royals took 4/30 in 4 overs while Scott kuggeleijn chipped with 3/22 in 4 overs while 1 wicket for skipper Dipendra Singh Airee.
Chasing 146 , Sudur Paschim Royals got off to a shaky start. The Bolts struck twice in the first two overs, removing Josh Brown on very first ball on duck, and Chris Lynn, dismissed for just 1 run, gave the Bolts a much-needed boost.the Royals were under pressure. Meanwhile Binod Bhandari and Ishan Pandey stepped up with a crucial 92 -run stand that completely changed the momentum of the match. Bhandari played a steady and sensible innings, of 42 runs off 49 balls.absorbing the early pressure. His calm approach provided the stability after early seetback.Ishan Pandey produced a brilliant innings under pressure 56 off 35 balls , included 8 boundaries and a cleanly struck six, rotating the strike,keep scoreboard ticking and punishing losse deliveries.
while Harmeet once again showed his power hitting ability and he continued that form by closing out the match in style.
In the 18th over, when Harmeet smashed Lalit Rajbanshi for three consecutive sixes, ending the game with authority. His unbeaten 25 off just 10 balls and ensured the Royals reached the target with ease. Sudur Paschim Royals finished at 148/4 in 17.4 overs, sealing a 6-wicket win with 14 balls remaining. Skipper Dipendra Singh Airee steady on 10 .
For Janakpur Bolts Maaz Sadaqat was stand out bowler took 2/25 in 4 overs while Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Aaditya Mahata chipped with one wicket each.
Sudur Paschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts match summary
Toss : Janakpur Bolts won the toss and Opted to bat first
Janakpur Bolts innings : 145/8 in 20 overs
Top scorer : Sanjay Krishnamurthi 50 runs off 38 deliveries, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 39 runs off 33 balls
Top Bowler : Abinash Bohara 4/30 in 4 overs, Scott kuggeleijn 4/22 in 4 overs
Sudur Paschim Royals innings : 148/4 in 17.4 overs
Top scorer : Ishan Pandey 56 runs off 35 deliveries, Binod Bhandari 42 runs off 49 balls
Top Bowler : Maaz Sadaqat 2/25 in 4 overs , Sanjay Krishnamurthi 1/17 in 3 overs.
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