Kathmandu, November 2, 2026 — Kathmandu Gurkhas will face Karnali Yaks in the opening match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Monday, with the game scheduled to begin at 12:30 pm at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Kathmandu Gurkhas will be led by Karan KC, while Sompal Kami will captain Karnali Yaks.
Former Australian captain and aggressive batter David Warner and Indian wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat are among the key attractions in Kathmandu’s squad. For Karnali, captain Sompal Kami, Mark Watt, Akbar Ali and Gulshan Jha are expected to play important roles.
The two teams will be seeking a win in the opening fixture of the day.
In the second match, Sudurpaschim Royals will take on Chitwan Rhinos at the same venue. The evening game is scheduled to start at 5 pm.
Eight teams are competing in the third edition of the NPL. Each team will play seven matches in the league stage, with the top four teams in the standings advancing to the playoffs for the title.
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