Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- Biratnagar Kings kicked off the second season of the Nepal Premier League in a historic fashion. Facing Pokhara Avengers on match day two, the Kings became the first team in the NPL to breach the 200-run milestone, posting a massive 220/6 and securing a comfortable 53-run victory. That dominant performance set the tone for a dream start, with the team winning their first three consecutive matches.

However, momentum had shifted by the time the Kings arrived at the TU International Cricket Stadium on Saturday to face Sudurpaschim Royals. Having suffered two losses in their previous six outings, the Kings were looking to regain their rhythm in their final league stage match. Although they had already secured a playoff b...