KATHMANDU: Two matches are scheduled for today (Thursday) in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
In the first match, Janakpur Bolts will face Kathmandu Gorkhas at 12:30 pm.
Janakpur, who lost their opening match, will be looking to secure their first victory of the tournament. They suffered a 19-run defeat against Karnali Yaks after being bowled out for 113 in 19.3 overs while chasing a target of 133 runs.
Kathmandu, meanwhile, will begin its NPL campaign with the match against Janakpur. The team will aim to start the tournament with a victory, while Janakpur will be eager to bounce back from their opening defeat.
American bowling all-rounder Harmeet Singh will captain Janakpur, while Karan KC will lead Kathmandu.
In the second match, scheduled for 4:30 pm, Biratnagar Kings will take on Karnali Yaks at the same venue.
Karnali have made a winning start to the tournament, defeating Janakpur by 19 runs in their opening match. Biratnagar, meanwhile, lost to Pokhara Avengers by eight runs and will be seeking their first win.
Biratnagar will be led by Sandeep Lamichhane, while Sompal Kami will captain Karnali.
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