Defending champions out, four teams chase fresh NPL glory

KATHMANDU, Dec 9: The second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), underway in the capital, has now entered its decisive and most thrilling phase. After 28 league matches played over nearly a month, the playoff battle will begin on Tuesday at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Sunday’s final league match between defending champions Janakpur Bolts and Karnali Yaks completed the top-four equation and confirmed that a new champion will emerge this season in Nepal’s franchise cricket.