The Nepal Premier League (NPL) promises more excitement on Sunday as the undefeated Janakpur Bolts take on the struggling Lumbini Lions in the morning match, followed by an afternoon showdown between Sudurpaschim Royals and Chitwan Rhinos at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

In the morning match, which kicks off at 9 am, Janakpur Bolts, captained by Anil Kumar Sah, will seek to extend their unbeaten streak. With three wins in three matches and six points, the Bolts boast an impressive lineup including international players like James Neesham and Sohaib Maqsood, alongside national stars like Aasif Sheikh and Lalit Rajbanshi. Their opponents, the Lions, led by the national cricket team skipper Rohit Kumar Paudel, are desperate for their first win after three consecutive losses. The Lions also feature talents like Ben Cutting, Unmukt Chand, and Tom Moores.

The second match at 1 pm features another unbeaten side, the Sudurpaschim Royals, led by marquee player Dipendra Singh Airee. With six points from three games, the Royals will aim to maintain their dominance with key players like Scott Kuggeleijn, Brandon McMullen, and Rohan Mustafa. Their opponents, Chitwan Rhinos, led by Kushal Malla, sit at four points after two wins and one loss. The Rhinos feature a strong squad including Marchant de Lange, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, and Luc Benkenstein, along with domestic stalwarts like Sharad Vesawkar and Kamal Singh Airee.

Sunday’s matches will be significant from all aspects as teams aim to solidify their positions in the standings, with fans expecting thrilling performances on both ends of the pitch.