Kathmandu, Oct 31: Two matches are scheduled for today in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), with Chitwan Rhinos taking on Lumbini Lions in the first game, while Biratnagar Kings will face Sudurpaschim Royals in the second.
The first match will begin at 12:30 PM, while the second game is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM.
Both Chitwan and Lumbini will be aiming for their second consecutive victory when they meet in the opening match of the day. Chitwan began their campaign with an eight-wicket victory over Biratnagar Kings, while Lumbini defeated Sudurpaschim Royals by seven wickets in their opening fixture.
Both teams have collected two points each, with Lumbini sitting second and Chitwan third in the league standings.
Meanwhile, defending runners-up Sudurpaschim Royals will be looking for their second win of the tournament when they face Biratnagar Kings in the evening match. Sudurpaschim bounced back from a seven-wicket defeat against defending champions Lumbini in their opening game by securing a six-wicket victory over Pokhara Avengers in their second match.
Biratnagar, on the other hand, will be desperate to register their first win after suffering defeats in both of their opening matches. They lost their first game against Chitwan Rhinos by eight wickets before going down to Karnali Yaks by four wickets in their second outing.
Sudurpaschim currently sit fifth in the standings with two points from two matches, while Biratnagar are sixth without a point after losing both games.
