Kathmandu, Nov. 24 -- Captain Dipendra Singh Airee delivered a brilliant all-round performance as Sudurpashchim Royals defeated Karnali Yaks by 45 runs in Monday's second match of the Nepal Premier League at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur.

Chasing 140, Karnali were bundled out for just 94 runs in 19.2 overs-the lowest total of this NPL season-after Airee's incisive spell ripped through their top order.

The Royals captain finished with outstanding figures of 4 for 23 from four overs, including three wickets inside the powerplay.

Airee struck in his first over, stumping out Priyank Panchal for a duck. He then trapped Mark Watt (17) and Najibullah Zadran (1) leg-before to leave Karnali reeling.

Earlier, Hemant Dhami had...