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NPL Tuesday Features Two Group-Stage Matches: Chitwan Rhinos vs Biratnagar Kings, Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks
By Today News Hours Editorial Desk
KATHMANDU – The Nepal Premier League (NPL) will host two group‑stage fixtures on Tuesday after the opening match on Monday, where defending champions Lumbini Lions beat Sudurpaschim Royals by seven wickets. The morning match pits Chitwan Rhinos against Biratnagar Kings, while the evening game sees Janakpur Bolts take on Karnali Yaks.
Biratnagar Kings, led by Sandeep Lamichhane, field a squad that includes Lokesh Bam, Bashir Ahmed, Pratish GC, Subash Bhandari, Narayan Joshi, Rupesh Singh, Naren Saud and Sujan Thapaliya. International players such as Andre Russell, Angelo Mathews, Shubham Ranjane, Charith Asalanka, Imran Sheikh and Pratik Shrestha also feature in the lineup. Chitwan Rhinos, captained by Kushal Malla, have Dev Khanal, Arjun Saud, Rijan Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee, Ranjit Kumar, Deepak Bohara, Ravi Bopara, Sikandar Raza and Kaleem Sana in their squad, along with Vivek Yadav, Mausam Dhakal, Bipin Rawal, Hasan Ali, Gautam KC, Salahuddin Khan and Usama Mir.
In the evening fixture, Janakpur Bolts, under captain Harmeet Singh, will play Karnali Yaks. Janakpur’s roster includes Kusal Perera, Lalit Rajbanshi, Mayan Yadav, Anil Sah, Bikash Agri, Aditya Mehta and Tritraj Das, plus Abhishek Tiwari, Vishal Patel, Vishal Sushling, Amar Singh Rautela, Rit Gautam, Santosh Karki, Jimmy Neesham, Moeen Ali and Iftikhar Ahmed. Karnali Yaks, led by Sompal Kami, will field David Miller, Nandan Yadav, Yubaraj Khatri and Pawan Sarraf, along with Bipin Prasad Sharma, Deepak Dumre, Yunish Singh Thakuri, Shubha Kansakar, Dipendra Rawat, Surya Tamang, Sachin Sharma and Diwan Pun.
The NPL group‑stage matches, which began on Monday, will continue until November 5. The first qualifier is scheduled for November 17 between the teams finishing first and second in the standings. The eliminator, featuring the third‑ and fourth‑placed teams, will take place on November 18. The second qualifier will be played on November 19 between the loser of the first qualifier and the winner of the eliminator. The tournament final is set for November 21.
Frequently asked questions
Which teams are playing in the NPL group‑stage matches on Tuesday?
Chitwan Rhinos face Biratnagar Kings in the morning, and Janakpur Bolts play Karnali Yaks in the evening.
When will the NPL qualifiers and final take place?
The first qualifier is on November 17, the eliminator on November 18, the second qualifier on November 19, and the final on November 21.
Who are the captains of the teams playing Tuesday?
Chitwan Rhinos are captained by Kushal Malla, Biratnagar Kings by Sandeep Lamichhane, Janakpur Bolts by Harmeet Singh, and Karnali Yaks by Sompal Kami.