KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chitwan Rhinos in the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) match at the Tribhuvan University (TU) Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Biratnagar Kings, led by Sandeep Lamichhane, have players including Lokesh Bam, Bashir Ahmed, Pratish GC, Subash Bhandari, Narayan Joshi, Rupesh Singh, Naren Saud, Sujan Thapaliya, Imran Sheikh, Pratik Shrestha, Andre Russell, Angelo Mathews, Shubham Ranjane and Charith Asalanka.
Chitwan Rhinos is captained by Kushal Malla. Their squad includes Dev Khanal, Arjun Saud, Rijan Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airi, Ranjit Kumar, Deepak Bohara, Ravi Bopara, Sikandar Raza, Kalim Sana, Vivek Yadav, Mausam Dhakal, Bipin Rawal, Hasan Ali, Gautam KC, Salahuddin Khan and Usama Mir, among others.
Meanwhile, Janakpur Bolts and Karnali Yaks are scheduled to face each other in the second match of the day at 4:30 p.m. Janakpur Bolts are led by Harmit Singh, while Sompal Kami captains Karnali Yaks.
In the opening match of the NPL, which began on Monday, Lumbini Lions defeated Sudurpaschim Royals by seven wickets.
This edition of the NPL features several new developments. For the first time, the Decision Review System (DRS) has been introduced in the tournament. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has also granted international recognition to the NPL for the first time.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has increased the prize money for this edition. According to CAN, the tournament winners will receive Rs 15 million, while the runners-up will take home Rs 8 million.