Kathmandu, Dec 10: Two matches are scheduled today in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). In the first match, Chitwan Rhinos will face Lumbini Lions, and in the second match, Karnali Yaks will compete against Pokhara Avengers.
Both matches will take place at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The first match will begin at 9:15 AM, followed by the second match starting at 1:15 PM.
Current standings and performance
Chitwan Rhinos:
– Position: 3rd
– Matches Played: 4
– Wins: 3
– Points: 6
– Notable Results:
– Defeated Kathmandu Gurkhas by 5 wickets.
– Secured an 87-run victory against Pokhara Avengers.
– Lost to Karnali Yaks by 6 wickets.
– Won against Sudurpaschim Royals by 33 runs.
Lumbini Lions:
– Position: 8th (last)
– Matches Played: 4
– Wins: 0
– Points: 0
– Notable Results:
– Lost to Biratnagar Kings by 2 wickets.
– Lost to Pokhara Avengers by 10 wickets.
– Lost to Sudurpaschim Royals by 45 runs.
– Lost to Janakpur Bolts by 1 run.
Karnali Yaks:
– Position: 4th
– Matches Played: 4
– Wins: 2
– Points: 4
– Notable Results:
– Lost to Janakpur Bolts by 8 wickets.
– Lost to Kathmandu Gurkhas by 3 wickets.
– Defeated Chitwan Rhinos by 6 wickets.
– Beat Biratnagar Kings by 7 runs.
Pokhara Avengers:
– Position: 5th
– Matches Played: 3
– Wins: 1
– Points: 2
– Notable Results:
– Lost to Chitwan Rhinos by 87 runs.
– Lost to Janakpur Bolts by 7 wickets.
– Secured a 10-wicket win against Lumbini Lions.
Top performers so far
– Janakpur Bolts: Undefeated in 4 matches, leading the points table with 8 points.
– Sudurpaschim Royals: Secured 6 points from 4 matches with 3 wins, holding the second position.
As the league progresses, today’s matches will be crucial for teams looking to improve their standings, especially Lumbini Lions and Pokhara Avengers, who are fighting to climb up the table. #NPL #nepal #cricket
