Kathmandu, Dec 4: Two matches are taking place today under the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament currently underway in Kathmandu.
At the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, the Kathmandu Gorkhas will take on the Pokhara Avengers in the first match of the day, as the race for playoff spots intensifies. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:45 am.
Kathmandu are in a relatively comfortable position with 8 points from 6 matches, while Pokhara are in a must-win situation to keep their playoff hopes alive, having collected just 4 points from 5 outings. Kathmandu Gorkhas currently sit second on the points table, whereas Pokhara Avengers are placed fifth.
In the second match, set to start at 4:00 pm at the same venue, the Chitwan Rhinos will face the only undefeated team of the tournament so far—the Sudurpaschim Royals. Sudurpaschim have already secured their place in the playoffs with 5 wins in 5 matches and lead the table with 10 points. Chitwan must win today to remain in contention for a playoff berth.
A total of eight franchise teams are participating in the second edition of the NPL, organised by the Cricket Association of Nepal. #nepal #cricket
