The inaugural edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) kicked off with a clash between Biratnagar Kings and Janakpur Bolts in front of a packed Kirtipur crowd on Saturday. And on Monday, Nepali fans will have their first brush with an Indian legend when the Bolts take on Karnali Yaks in the third match. (Tournament Guide | More Cricket News)
That would be Shikhar Dhawan. The batting great took the flight to Nepal in earnest. A good showing in his first outing will lift the profile of the league manifold. The former India opener, with loads of runs, is a star in his own right. Expect Dhawan's NPL bow to be a cricketing rite in Nepal, where the game has already become more than a favourite pastime.
Dhawan is certain to open the batting for Karnali Yaks, and with Paul Stirling of Ireland, the Indian legend can form possibly the most destructive pai in this league. The Yaks line-up also boasts of a few more international stars like Chadwick Walton (West Indies), Babar Hayat (Hong Kong), Zeeshan Maqsood (Oman), etc.
Janakpur Bolts, meanwhile, will look to carry on the momentum after thrashing Biratnagar Kings by eight wickets in the lung opener. In an inspired performance, Anil Sah & Co. first restricted the Kings to 127 even with New Zealand legend Martin Guptill hitting a half-century. In the chase, Sri Lankan Lahiru Milantha hit an unbeaten 75 off 53 to set up a big win.
Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks Squads:
Janakpur Bolts: Anil Shah, Hemant Dhami, Shubh Kansakar, Kishore Mahato, Sher Malla, Lahiru Milantha (wk), Ben Mike, Mohammad Mohsin, James Neesham, Lalit Rajbanshi, Rupesh Singh, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Bishal Shusling, Tul Thapa, Harsh Thaker, Aakash Tripathi, Joshua Tromp, Arniko Yadav
Karnali Yaks: Sompal Kami, Mousom Dhakal, Shikhar Dhawan, Deepak Dumre, Rit Gautam, Arjun Gharti (wk), Babar Hayat, Gulshan Jha, Dev Khanal, Bhuvan Karki, Zeeshan Maqsood, Dipendra Rawat, Bipin Sharma, Unish Singh, Nandan Yadav, Chadwick Walton (wk).
Janakpur Bolts Vs Karnali Yaks, Nepal Premier League 2024 Live Streaming:
When is the Janakpur Bolts Vs Karnali Yaks, Nepal Premier League 2024 match 3?
The Janakpur Bolts Vs Karnali Yaks, Nepal Premier League 2024 match 3 will be played on Monday, December 2 at 1:00 PM IST.
Where to watch the Janakpur Bolts Vs Karnali Yaks, Nepal Premier League 2024 match 3?
Live streaming of Janakpur Bolts Vs Karnali Yaks Nepal Premier League 2024 match 3 will be available on FanCode. Star Sports Network, the official broadcaster of the league, will broadcast the tournament live on its channels.
