Kathmandu, Oct. 29 -- Sudurpaschim Royals' head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and skipper Dipendra Singh Airee expressed confidence in their ability in bouncing back after a stinging loss against Lumbini Lions in the opener of the third season of the Nepal Premier League on Monday. And they did exactly that when they faced Pokhara Avengers on Wednesday.

The Royals chased Avengers' target of 146 with ease-with six wickets and 19 deliveries in hand.

Winning the toss, skipper Airee elected to field first.

Arjun Gharti (40 off 25) was the highest scorer for the Avengers, followed by Bangladeshi all-rounder Mahedi Hasan (32 off 21) and skipper Kushal Bhurtel (21 off 17).

Anil Kharel picked three wickets, while Hemant Dhami, Scott Kuggeleijn and Aire...