KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Janakpur Bolts won the toss and elected to field first against Karnali Yaks in the final league-stage match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).
The toss was held a short while ago at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, where the Janakpur captain chose to bowl first.
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With the decision, Karnali Yaks will bat first.
Today’s match holds only symbolic significance for both teams. Positioned at the bottom of the points table, both sides were already eliminated from playoff contention.
Having played six matches each, Janakpur and Karnali both stand at two points. Based on net run rate, Karnali are placed seventh while Janakpur sit eighth—the last position.
The winner of today’s match will avoid finishing at the bottom and aim to close the tournament on a positive note.
Sudurpashchim Royals, Biratnagar Kings, Kathmandu Gorkhas and Lumbini Lions have already secured playoff spots.
