KATHMANDU: Lumbini Lions has reached the final of the ongoing second edition of Nepal Premier League (NPL).

Lumbini secured its place in the final, defeating Biratnagar Kings by 40 runs in qualifier 2 held on Thursday. It is facing Sudurpaschim Royals in the final match on Saturday.

Invited to bat first after losing the toss at TU International Cricket Ground, Lumbini Lions made 134 runs in 20 overs losing eight wickets.

Chasing the 135-run victory target, Biratnagar Kings made 94 runs in 17.4 overs at the loss of all wickets. For Biratnagar, Sam Heazlett scored the highest 34 runs and Naren Bhatta 21 runs.

In the bowling, Tilak Bhandari took three wickets, while Ruben Trumpelmann, Abhishesh Gautam and JJ Smit took two wickets each.

Earlier, batting first, Lumbini’s D’Arcy Short top-scored with 45 runs in 41 balls while Rohit Kumar Paudel, Niroshan Dickwella, Ruben Trumpelmann (not out) collected 34 runs, 29 runs and 11 runs respectively.

Biratnagar’s Subash Bhandari and Pratish GC took three wickets each wile Sandeep Lamichhane two wickets.