In the matches to be played at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Kathmandu Gorkhas will face Pokhara Avengers in the first match of the day, as the competition for a place in the playoffs heats up. The match is scheduled to start at 11:45 am.
Kathmandu are in a relatively comfortable position with 8 points in 6 matches so far, while Pokhara are in a must-win situation to have any chances in the last four, as they have collected only 4 points in 5 matches. Kathmandu Gorkhas are in the second position in the points table while Pokhara Avengers remain in 5th position.
In the second match scheduled to start at 4:00 pm in the same venue, Chitwan Rhinos will face the only undefeated team of the tournament so far, the Sudurpachim Royals. Sudurpaschim have already cemented their place in the play-offs with 5 wins in 5 matches, leading the points table with 10 points. Chitwan must win today to stay in the contention for a place in the play-offs.
A total of eight franchise-based teams are taking part in the second edition of the NPL, organised by the Cricket Association of Nepal. (RSS)
