NPL Qualifier 2: Janakpur Bolts opt to field first against Karnali Yaks
Captain Aasif Sheikh won the toss and chose to bowl.
KATHMANDU: Janakpur Bolts have decided to field first against Karnali Yaks in Qualifier 2 of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
Captain Aasif Sheikh won the toss and chose to bowl.
The winner of this match will face Sudurpaschim Royals in the final on Saturday.
Janakpur previously lost to Sudurpaschim by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 but earned a second shot at the final after finishing second in the league stage.
Karnali Yaks, led by Sompal Kami, secured their spot in the top four based on net run rate and defeated Chitwan Rhinos by 21 runs in the eliminator.
In the league stage, Karnali had suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Janakpur.
With both teams eyeing a place in the final, fans are eagerly watching this thrilling clash at Kirtipur.
Karnali Yaks Playing XI:
Sompal Kami, Jaykishan Kolsawala, Chadwick Walton (Wicketkeeper), William Basisto, Zeeshan Maqsood, Arjun Gharti, Dev Khanal, Bipin Sharma, Gulshan Jha, Yunish Bikram Singh Thakuri, and Nandan Yadav.
Janakpur Bolts also made one change, with Mayan Yadav making his NPL debut, replacing Arniko Yadav.
Janakpur Bolts Playing XI:
Aakash Tripathi, Aasif Sheikh, Lahiru Milantha (Wicketkeeper), Harsh Thacker, Jimmy Neesham, Shubha Keshkankar, Mohammad Mohsin, Sher Malla, Mayan Yadav, Kishor Mahato, and Lalit Rajbanshi.
Janakpur Bolts now move forward to face Sudurpaschim Royals for the NPL title.
