Kathmandu, October 27, 2026 — Two matches are scheduled for Tuesday as the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3 continues, with Biratnagar Kings set to play Chitwan Rhinos in the first game and Karnali Yaks to meet Janakpur Bolts in the second.
Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos will face each other at 12:30 PM, while Karnali Yaks and Janakpur Bolts are scheduled to play at 5 PM.
The matches follow Monday’s opening game, in which defending champions Lumbini Lions began their title defence with a seven-wicket victory over Sudurpaschim Royals at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Chasing a target of 88 runs, Lumbini reached 88 in 9.5 overs, losing three wickets. Sudurpaschim had earlier been bowled out for 87 in 17.2 overs after being asked to bat first.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah inaugurated the tournament, which is scheduled to run until November 21.
The third Nepal Premier League begins in Kirtipur with eight teams, introducing DRS and ICC recognition, while offering increased prize money and projected revenue of Rs 1.5 billion.
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