KATHMANDU: Two matches are being played today under the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026, a Twenty20 cricket tournament hosted by the Cricket Association of Nepal.
This is the third edition of the franchise-based cricket tournament held every year.
In the first match to be played at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Janakpur Bolts face Kathmandu Gurkhas. This will be Kathmandu’s first match while Janakpur is playing its second match after facing the loss in the first one.
Likewise, in the second match of the day to be held at the same venue, Karnali Yaks will play against Biratnagar Kings. Both the teams have played a match each. Karnali have secured a win while Biratnagar suffered a loss in its first match.
Meanwhile, Bangladeshi cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon has been signed by the Janakpur Bolts for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).
Late Wednesday night, the Janakpur Bolts announced the signing on social media, welcoming Emon to the team.
