The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be aired in Nepal on Kantipur Max.

According to the Kantipur Media Group (KMG), Kantipur Max will broadcast 74 T20 matches between 10 IPL teams across 65 days.

It is the first time that the IPL will be broadcast live on a Nepali TV channel. Three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are defending their title in the tournament taking place from March 22 to May 25.

KKR are hosting Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens in the opener at 7:45 pm Nepali time on March 22.