The second match on the second day of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) features Janakpur Bolts taking on Karnali Yaks. The game is scheduled to start at 1:15 PM.
Janakpur’s Winning Momentum
Fresh off their victory in the first match, Janakpur Bolts aim to secure back-to-back wins to strengthen their position in the tournament. In their opening game, Janakpur’s foreign players delivered standout performances. Lahiru Milantha was exceptional with the bat, while Canadian all-rounder Harsh Thaker contributed with both bat and ball.
New Zealand’s star all-rounder Jimmy Neesham is also available for today’s match, which could lead to Ben Mike being benched to accommodate him. Janakpur is expected to field a largely unchanged lineup, relying on their core players for consistency.
Karnali’s Debut Game with a Star-Studded Lineup
Karnali Yaks, playing their first match of the tournament, will look to make a strong start. The team has garnered significant attention, thanks to the presence of Indian cricketing legend Shikhar Dhawan, along with national stars Sompal Kami and Gulshan Jha. Other key players like Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Maqsood, and Chadwick Walton are also expected to feature in the match.
Karnali’s balanced lineup on paper and Dhawan’s arrival have made them a much-discussed team on social media.
Adding intrigue to the matchup is the dynamic between Janakpur coach Gyanendra Malla and Karnali captain Sompal Kami, both of whom have previously worked under coach Pubudu Dassanayake. This adds a “mentor vs. student” element to the game.
With Janakpur’s winning momentum and Karnali’s star-studded debut, today’s clash is expected to be a high-voltage encounter.
Match Details:
- Match: Karnali Yaks vs. Janakpur Bolts
- Date & Time: December 2, 1:15 PM Nepal Time
Probable Playing XI:
Karnali Yaks:
Chadwick Walton, Shikhar Dhawan, Dev Khanal, Rit Gautam, Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Maqsood, Gulshan Jha, Mausam Dhakal, Sompal Kami, Bhuvan Karki, Nandan Yadav
Janakpur Bolts:
Aasif Sheikh, Anil Shah, Lahiru Milantha, Harsh Thaker, Shubham Khakurel, Jimmy Neesham, Mohammad Mohsin, Araniko Yadav, Tul Bahadur Thapa, Kishore Mahato, Lalit Rajbanshi
