KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Pokhara Avengers will take on Sudurpaschim Royals in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday. The match will begin at 5 PM.
While Sudurpaschim will take the field for their second match, Pokhara will begin their campaign this season. Sudurpaschim, who lost their opening match to Lumbini Lions by seven wickets, will be looking for their first win. Pokhara, meanwhile, will aim to start the tournament with a victory.
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Sudurpaschim struggled with the bat against Lumbini, managing just 87 runs in 17.2 overs. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee top-scored with 27 runs. In reply, Lumbini chased down the target in just 9.5 overs, losing three wickets.
Pokhara, led by Kushal Bhurtel, will also be aiming for a winning start. The squad includes Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, along with Sri Lankan players Chamika Karunaratne and Dhananjaya Lakshan.
Sudurpaschim are led by Dipendra Singh Airee. Their squad also includes Scotland's Brandon McMullen and New Zealand's Scott Kuggeleijn.
Eight teams are competing in this season's tournament, with the final scheduled for November 21.
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