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Dhanghadi Team Chauraha has been crowned Dhanghadi Premier League (DPL) champions as they defeat Biratnagar Kings in the finals. DTC defeated Biratnagar by 62 runs to complete a brilliant comeback having lost three consecutive matches in the start of the tournament.

Team Chauraha won the toss and decided to bat first. With the loss of five wickets, Team Chauraha scored 159 runs in 20 overs. Aarif Sheikh scored highest 54 runs off 47 balls with four fours and four sixes. Likewise, Captain Paras Khadka made 29 runs including three fours and one six.

For Biratnagar Kings, Sushil Kandel took two wickets giving away 32 runs whereas Jitendra Mukhiya, Sandeep Lamichhane and Prakash Bistashared a wicket each.

Only Pranit Thapa Magar (27) and Amit Shrestha (26) put on some resistance in Biratnagar run chase with skipper Vesawkar out cheaply for two. Susan Bhari claimed three, while Sheikh and Saurav Kandel grabbed two wickets each for Chauraha.

Both the teams had reached into the final of the tournament defeating Rupandehi Challengers in playoff matches. Champions Chauraha collected a top prize of Rs 1.5 million and the runners-up received Rs 700,000. Sushil Kandel of Biratnagar won the man-of-the-series award that offered a motorbike.

Match Summary:

Dhangadi Team Chauraha159 for 5(Aarif 54, Amar Routela 31, Sushil 2-32)

beat

Biratnagar Kings 187 for 5 (Pranit 27,, Amit 26, Sushan 3-18)

by 62 runs

Full Scorecard Here