NPL: Janakpur-Kathmandu and Karnali-Biratnagar clash today

Two matches of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) are being held today, Thursday.

In the first match, at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Janakpur Bolts will face Kathmandu Gorkhas.

In the second match, Karnali Yaks and Biratnagar Kings will go head to head. Janakpur, who lost their first match to Karnali Yaks, are aiming for a win in this game, while Kathmandu want a happy start to this season. Karnali are looking for their second win, while Biratnagar face the challenge of a comeback.

Meanwhile, Janakpur Bolts have signed Bangladeshi batters Saif Hassan and Parvez Hossain Emon in place of two Pakistani players.

Weather is expected to affect both of today's matches, with the evening match said to be particularly at risk of being affected.