The Nepal Premier League 2025 reaches a key stage today as Sudurpaschim Royals take on Biratnagar Kings in the first Qualifier-1 match at 4 pm at the TU International Cricket Stadium.
Sudurpaschim Royals had a strong league campaign, winning six of their seven games and topping the points table. With five victories, the Biratnagar Kings secured second place in the Netball Premier League standings, setting up an exciting showdown between two of the strongest teams this season.
The team that wins the match will have automatic entry into the finals; however, the losing team will have the opportunity to compete again during the eliminator stage of play and remain in contention for the championship.
It is anticipated that fans will be out in full force to enjoy this exciting face-off, which should be action-packed given that both teams have veteran players as well as young prospects who figure into these games as wild cards.
The NPL is in its second year of operation and has rapidly increased in popularity, allowing athletes an opportunity to be selected for the National Team.
Besides providing an opportunity to compete for the championship, the match today carries additional weight with respect to team pride and success leading into the final match of the tournament.