In the 27th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024, Sudurpaschim Royals defeated Pokhara Avengers by 5 runs, securing their place in the play-off stage. The match was held at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground on December 15.
The Pokhara Avengers won the toss and chose to bowl first. Batting in the first innings, the Sudurpaschim Royals scored 154 runs in 20 overs, losing 7 wickets.
In the second innings, the Pokhara Avengers fell short while chasing the target. They managed 148 runs in 19.4 overs before being all out, losing the match by 5 runs.
After this loss, the Pokhara Avengers are in seventh place on the points table, with 2 wins and 5 losses in 7 matches. On the other hand, Sudurpaschim Royals are now at the top of the table, having played 6 matches, winning 5 and losing just 1.