Kirtipur, Nov. 15 -- The four teams heading into the playoffs of the third season of the Nepal Premier League have been confirmed, with two matches remaining in the league stage.

Lumbini Lions defeated Biratnagar Kings by four wickets on Saturday and knocked them out of the playoffs race.

Before taking on the field on Saturday, Biratnagar were fifth in the points table with six points from three wins in six games. With four teams-Sudurpaschim Royals, Lumbini, Kathmandu Gorkhas and Chitwan Rhinos-having over seven points, the Kings had to win the fixture against Lumbini to finish in the top four.

The win took Lumbini, the defending champions, to the first position in the table with 11 points from five wins and a No Result in seven games...