Kathmandu: Pokhara scored 145 for 7 in their 20 overs against Sudur Paschim Royals in the Nepal Premier League. Royals won the toss and chose to field.

Arjun Gharti held the innings together with an unbeaten 40 off 25 balls, including four fours and a six. Mahedi Hasan made 32 off 21 and captain Kushal Bhurtel added 21 before falling to Dipendra Singh Airee. Shakib Al Hasan struggled for 14 off 16 balls.

Anil Kharel was the best bowler for Royals with 3 for 23 in his three overs. He removed Mahedi, Shakib and Sadeera Samarawickrama, who was stumped. Hemant Dhami took 1 for 14 in three overs and Airee took 1 for 21 in four. Scott Kuggeleijn took the wicket of Kiran Thagunna but went for 49 in his four overs. Dhananjaya Lakshan was run out for 11.

Royals now need 146 to win. Bipin Khatri was unbeaten on 5 at the break.