Kathmandu, Nov. 2 -- Sudurpaschim Royals climbed from seventh to third in the Nepal Premier League standings after beating Chitwan Rhinos by five wickets in Monday's second match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

After being asked to bat first, Chitwan managed 129 for six in their 20 overs against a disciplined Sudurpaschim bowling attack. The Royals chased down the target in 16.4 overs, securing their second win in four matches.

It was Chitwan's first defeat in three matches. They remain fourth in the standings with three points.

Sudurpaschim lost both openers early, with Saif Zaib making two and Binod Bhandari 11. But Brandon McMullen, who had been left out of the previous match, provided the impet...