KATHMANDU: There are two cricket matches being played today under the ongoing 2nd edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

The Kirtipur-based TU International Cricket Ground is hosting two matches. The first match will be played at 11:45 am between defending champion Janakpur Bolts and Biratnagar Kings and the second at 4:00 this afternoon between Sudurpaschim Royals and Karnali Yaks.

Janakpur Bolts under the captainship of Anil Sah was defeated with five wickets by Kathmandu Gorkhas in the first match.

Biratnagar Kings is playing under Captain Sandeep Lamichhane and is on its target for the third uninterrupted victory today.

Earlier, Biratnagar Kings defeated Pokhara Avengers in the first match and Kathmandu Gorkhas in the second match.

Likewise, Sudurpaschim Royals led by Dipendra Singh Airee is facing Karnali Yaks under the captainship of Sompal Kami late this afternoon.