Nepal, Dec. 29 -- Fortunes changed dramatically at the recently concluded Nepal Premier League (NPL). This was the second edition of the eight-franchise tournament, which took place from November 17 to December 13 at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium, which, too, went through a massive transformation as it was only a ground until last year. In last year's inaugural championship, the Janakpur Bolts prevailed over the Sudurpaschim Royals in the final, with the Lumbini Lions finishing at the bottom of the group matches with one win out of the seven they played. This year, the Lions lifted the trophy by defeating the Royals in the final, while the Bolts finished at the bottom of the group stage with only one victory.

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