This high-stakes Qualifier 1 clash in the Nepal Premier League 2025 pits league leaders Sudur Paschim Royals against second-placed Biratnagar Kings on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 3:45 PM local time (same as IST). The match unfolds at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The winner secures a direct spot in the final on December 13, while the loser gets another shot via Qualifier 2.
Topping the table with 12 points from seven matches (six wins), Sudur Paschim Royals carry massive momentum, winning four of their last five including dominant victories over Chitwan Rhinos by 49 runs and Karnali Yaks by 45. Biratnagar Kings sit on 10 points (five wins), bouncing back with a six-wicket chase against these Royals in Match 26 on December 6, but they’ve dropped two of their last five to Lumbini Lions and Chitwan. This rematch intensifies playoff pressure, with Royals seeking revenge and Kings leveraging their chase expertise.
Head-to-Head Record
The sides have clashed multiple times in NPL, with Biratnagar Kings holding a slight edge overall—Kings lead recent encounters, including their latest six-wicket win chasing 148. In the last five meetings, Kings won three, Royals two; total league matches show competitive balance, but Kings’ 60-80% win rate in recent 10 tilts their way on this ground.
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: BK vs SPR
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the Sudur Paschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings live score from this website: nplt20league.com
Sudur Paschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings
Sudur Paschim Royals Probable XI: Binod Bhandari, Aarif Sheikh, Josh Brown, Ishan Pandey, Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Dhruv Parashar, Puneet Mehra, Harmeet Singh, Hikmat Mahara, Dipak Bohara, Abinash Bohara.
Biratnagar Kings Probable XI: Lokesh Bam (wk), Faf du Plessis, Sam Heazlett, Martin Guptill, Basir Ahamad, Shankar Rana, Pratis GC, Naren Bhatta, Sandeep Lamichhane, Marchant de Lange, Surya Tamang
Karnali Yaks Probable XI: Priyank Panchal, Mark Watt, Gulshan Jha, Pawan Sarraf, Najibullah Zadran, Sompal Kami (c), Jaykishan Kolsawala (wk), Dipendra Rawat, Unish Bikram Singh, Bipin Sharma, Nandan Yadav
Team Analysis: Sudur Paschim Royals
Royals boast a balanced unit, excelling in death bowling and middle-order firepower—Abinash Bohara (14 wickets) and Harmeet Singh (10 wickets) have been lethal, while Binod Bhandari (201 runs) and Aarif Sheikh (160 runs) anchor batting. Strengths lie in allround depth like captain Dipendra Singh Airee and Josh Brown, but their recent loss exposed chasing frailties under pressure. Recent form: WWWWL.
Team Analysis: Biratnagar Kings
Kings thrive on explosive openers and spin wizardry, with Sandeep Lamichhane (15 wickets) dominating and Basir Ahamad (176 runs), Lokesh Bam (165 runs) providing stability—Faf du Plessis and Martin Guptill add T20 nous. Their strength is clinical chases, but losses to stronger sides highlight bowling inconsistencies beyond Lamichhane and Marchant de Lange (8 wickets). Recent form: WLWWL.