KATHMANDU: Two matches are scheduled for today (Tuesday) in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), following the opening match on Monday, in which defending champions Lumbini Lions defeated Sudurpaschim Royals by seven wickets.
After featuring just one match on the opening day, the tournament will see two fixtures on Tuesday. Chitwan Rhinos will face Biratnagar Kings in the morning, while Janakpur Bolts will take on Karnali Yaks in the evening.
Chitwan Rhinos to face Biratnagar Kings
Biratnagar Kings, led by Sandeep Lamichhane, feature players including Lokesh Bam, Bashir Ahmed, Pratish GC, Subash Bhandari, Narayan Joshi, Rupesh Singh, Naren Saud and Sujan Thapaliya.
The squad also includes international players such as Andre Russell, Angelo Mathews, Shubham Ranjane, Charith Asalanka, Imran Sheikh and Pratik Shrestha.
Chitwan Rhinos, captained by Kushal Malla, have a squad featuring Dev Khanal, Arjun Saud, Rijan Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee, Ranjit Kumar, Deepak Bohara, Ravi Bopara, Sikandar Raza and Kaleem Sana.
Other players in the Chitwan squad include Vivek Yadav, Mausam Dhakal, Bipin Rawal, Hasan Ali, Gautam KC, Salahuddin Khan and Usama Mir.
Janakpur Bolts to meet Karnali Yaks
In the evening fixture, Janakpur Bolts will take on Karnali Yaks under the leadership of captain Harmeet Singh.
Janakpur’s squad includes Kusal Perera, Lalit Rajbanshi, Mayan Yadav, Anil Sah, Bikash Agri, Aditya Mehta and Tritraj Das.
The team also features Abhishek Tiwari, Vishal Patel, Vishal Sushling, Amar Singh Rautela, Rit Gautam, Santosh Karki, Jimmy Neesham, Moeen Ali and Iftikhar Ahmed.
Karnali Yaks will be led by Sompal Kami. Their squad includes David Miller, Nandan Yadav, Yubaraj Khatri and Pawan Sarraf.
Other players in the Karnali squad include Bipin Prasad Sharma, Deepak Dumre, Yunish Singh Thakuri, Shubha Kansakar, Dipendra Rawat, Surya Tamang, Sachin Sharma and Diwan Pun.
The NPL group-stage matches, which began on Monday, are scheduled to continue until Npvember 5.
According to the tournament schedule, the first qualifier will be played on November 17 between the teams finishing first and second in the standings. The eliminator, featuring the third- and fourth-placed teams, is scheduled for November 18.
The second qualifier will take place on November 19 between the losing team from the first qualifier and the winner of the eliminator. The tournament final is scheduled for November 21.
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