CYC Attariya defied all odds to claim the Dhangadhi Premier League (DPL) title with a thrilling three-wicket victory over Mahendranagar United on Saturday.

National team vice-captain Gyanendra Malla-led Kathmandu Goldens on Friday set a bad precedent in domestic franchise cricket after they boycotted the second Qualifier against Mahendranagar United in the Dhangadhi Premier League on Friday.

Abinash Bohora bowled a decisive last over defending five runs as Rupandehi Challengers threw away a comfortable winning position losing to Mahendranagar United to stay alive in Dhangadhi Premier League title hunt on Thursday.

CYC Attariya put the underdogs tag behind them by entering the final of the Dhangadhi Premier League (DPL) with an easy 41-run victory over pre-tournament favourites Kathmandu Goldens on Wednesday.

CYC Attariya coasted to a seven-wicket win over Kathmandu Goldens to finish atop the Dhangadhi Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament standings with eight points on Tuesday.

A whirlwind Sunny Patel knock and a composed half century from opener Jaykishan Kolsawala helped CYC Attariya beat Biratnagar Kings by 10 runs and all but secure a Qualifier berth in the Dhangadhi Premier League Twenty20 cricket