Crucial NPL clash: Janakpur Bolts wins toss, opts to bat first

KATHMANDU: Lumbini Lions and defending champions Janakpur Bolts will face off in a decisive Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 match on Friday at TU Ground, in a game that could determine the playoff lineup.

A win for Lumbini will secure their spot in the top four, while a victory for Janakpur would keep multiple teams—including Lumbini, Pokhara Avengers, and Chitwan Rhinos—in contention.

Currently, Lumbini sits fourth on the league table with six points from six matches, while Janakpur is at the bottom with two points from five games.

In a bold move, Janakpur won the toss and chose to bat first, adding to the high-stakes tension of this thrilling encounter.

Janakpur Bolts:

Lumbini Lions: