Kathmandu, October 26
The third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) begins in Kathmandu today. The tournament is about to start at the Tribhuvan University (TU) International Cricket Ground.
The same eight teams as before will compete. They are Lumbini Lions, Sudurpaschim Royals, Janakpur Bolts, Kathmandu Gorkhas, Chitwan Rhinos, Biratnagar Kings, Pokhara Avengers and Karnali Yaks.
Himalaya Sports (Himalaya TV) will broadcast all NPL matches live.
Ahead of the opening match, spectators have started arriving in sizeable numbers at the cricket ground in Kirtipur.
In today’s opening match, the previous edition’s champion, Lumbini Lions, and runner-up, Sudurpaschim Royals, will face each other.
As in previous editions, Onlinekhabar has launched a special NPL digital portal, “NPL LIVE”. Through the portal, readers can get ball-by-ball updates, live commentary, a live scorecard and analysis from guest experts for the tournament’s matches.
