Lumbini Lions moved to the top of the NPL 2025 points table after a strong 6-wicket win over Chitwan Rhinos. They chased 143 runs in 18.3 overs with great confidence. Gulbadin Naib Wins Player of the Match Award
But the match is now viral in Nepal, not for the win, but for a big umpiring mistake involving captain Rohit Paudel.
Rohit Paudel Stumping Drama Goes Viral
The biggest moment came in the 13th over. Kushal Malla bowled, Rohit Paudel stepped out, missed the ball, and Arjun Saud broke the stumps.
Replays showed Paudel’s back foot was in the air; it looked like a clear stumping. But third umpire Vinay Kumar Jha gave NOT OUT. This decision exploded online.
Match Summary
Chitwan Rhinos: 142/7 (20) Ravi Bopara 66 (55) | Ruben Trumpelmann 3/23, Gulbadin Naib 3/33.
Lumbini Lions: 146/4 (18.3) – won by 6 wickets Gulbadin Naib 44* (24), Rohit Paudel 39, Sundeep Jora 28 Rijan Dhakal 2/17
Lions Keep It Tight: Bopara’s Brave 66 Sets Rhinos Target of 142
