NPL: Kathmandu Gurkhas bowl first against Pokhara Avengers in must-win clash

KATHMANDU: The Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL), ongoing at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur since Mangsir Nov 30, features two key matches today.

In the morning fixture, Pokhara Avengers face off against Kathmandu Gurkhas.

The match starts at 9 AM.

Pokhara Avengers is led by captain Kushal Bhurtel, while Kathmandu’s skipper is Karan KC. Both teams are at a critical juncture in the playoff race, making this encounter highly significant.

Later in the day, Chitwan Rhinos will clash with Janakpur Bolts at 1 PM.

In the first match of the day, Kathmandu Gurkhas opted to field first after winning the toss.

A win today will greatly enhance the playoff chances for the victor, making this a virtual knockout match.

Despite a loss, both teams will still retain mathematical playoff possibilities.

Playing XI for Pokhara Avengers:

Kushal Bhurtel (C)
Aakash Chand
Sagar Dhakal
Dinesh Kharel
Michael Leask
Narayan Joshi
Dilip Nath
Bipin Khatri
Andres Gous (WK)
Raymon Reifer
Aakarshit Gomil

Playing XI for Kathmandu Gurkhas:

Karan KC (C)
Gerhard Erasmus
Bhim Sharki
Sahab Alam
Dipesh Kandel
Rashid Khan
Raju Rijal
Pratik Shrestha
Michael Levitt
Stephan Eskinazi
Nathan Sweater