Kathmandu, Oct 27: Two games are taking place under the third edition of Nepal Premier League (NPL) today.
Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos will compete in the first game while Janakpur Bolts and Karnali Yaks will vie in the second game.
According to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the match between Biratnagar and Chitwan will take place at 12:30PM and the one between Janakpur and Karnali at 5:00pm.
Of the four teams playing matches today, only Janakpur Bolts have won the NPL Championship title so far. This time Janakpur is vying to repeat its history of the first season while Karnali is also seeking to clinch the title for first time. Chitwan and Biratnagar are also taking to the field in today’s first game with the aim of winning the title.
Some new features have been added to this season’s NPL. For the first time, the NPL has introduced the Decision Review System (DRS). Similarly, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has given the NPL international recognition for the first time.
CAN has also increased the prize money. The team that wins the championship in the tournament will receive Rs 15 million. Similarly, CAN has stated that the runner-up team will be given Rs 8 million.
