This T20 clash is set for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time (1:15 PM IST) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The pitch here offers a balanced contest, with consistent bounce favoring seamers early and spinners later as it grips; boundaries measure 60-65m square and 70-75m straight, often making chasing preferable. Weather looks clear with minimal cloud cover around 25%, setting up a full game without interruptions.
With both teams vying for top spots late in the league stage, this showdown carries massive stakes—Biratnagar Kings sit third with 8 points from 6 games (4 wins, NRR +0.189), while Sudur Paschim Royals lead or sit high after strong starts like three early wins (NRR +1.53). Biratnagar chase redemption following a recent 5-wicket loss to Lumbini Lions, where they managed just 144/8, exposing top-order reliance and powerplay leaks. Royals, meanwhile, ride high momentum from a 49-run thrashing of Chitwan Rhinos, defending 169/4 with clinical bowling.
Head-to-Head
The sides have met a handful of times in NPL, with Sudur Paschim Royals holding a slight edge: they’ve won 2 of recent encounters, including a dominant 4th match last season. Total matches stand around 3-4, split closely (Royals 2 wins, Kings 1-2), but the last five show Royals winning the most recent by defending totals aggressively
Nepal Premier League 2025 Live Streaming info
This setup ensures that cricket fans in India and Nepal have access to all the exciting matches of the inaugural NPL 2025 season, which runs from November 17 to December 15, 2025.
Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 live through various channels and streaming services:
The matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can tune in to specific Star Sports channels to catch the live action.
- India: FanCode is the official live-streaming partner. You can watch the matches online via the FanCode app or website by purchasing a pass.
- Nepal: Fans can watch the matches on the Action Sports HD YouTube channel and the DishHome Go app.
Live Streaming Info:
Star Sport will be live: SPR vs BRK
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the Biratnagar Kings vs Sudur Paschim Royals, 25th Match live score from this website: nplt20league.com
Biratnagar Kings vs Sudur Paschim Royals
Biratnagar Kings Probable XI: Faf du Plessis, Martin Guptill, George Munsey, Lokesh Bam (wk), Basir Ahmad, Pratish GC, Subash Bhandari, Surya Tamang, Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Jitendra Mukhiya, Marchant de Lange.
Sudur Paschim Royals Probable XI: Chris Lynn, Ishan Pandey, Josh Brown, Binod Bhandari (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Harmeet Singh, Aarif Sheikh, Scott Kuggeleijn, Abinash Bohara, Hemant Dhami, Milan Bohara.
Team Analysis
Biratnagar Kings
Strengths lie in explosive batting led by Faf du Plessis and Martin Guptill up top, backed by a spin-heavy attack with skipper Sandeep Lamichhane and Subash Bhandari. Weaknesses show in middle-order fragility if stars falter, plus inconsistent lengths allowing easy scoring. Recent form mixes wins (like chasing 135 in 17.1 overs vs Kathmandu) with losses, needing Lamichhane’s leadership to fire.
Sudur Paschim Royals
Their batting firepower, anchored by Chris Lynn’s match-winning knocks (like 75* recently) and Dipendra Singh Airee’s all-round poise, pairs with a versatile bowling unit featuring Scott Kuggeleijn and Abinash Bohara. Depth in all-rounders helps adapt, though middle order can wobble if openers fail. Back-to-back wins highlight their momentum, defending big totals with ease.