Dhangadhi, Feb. 13 -- Indian recruit Puneet Mehra put an alllround show as Rupandehi Challengers lived up to their star billings for a second consecutive victory in the Dhangadhi Premier League defeating Biratnagar Kings by five wickets on Tuesday.

The second win in a row puts Challengers at the top of the six-team table with four points and in a pole position to make it through to the playoffs. Challengers skipper Basanta Regmi, however, refrained from talking about playoffs. "It would be too early to think about playoffs.

We want to win every game so that we don't have to depend on other results," said Regmi.

"Unless the league stage concludes, the chances are going to be tough for everyone. The pitch itself is difficult to deal with...