Janakpur Bolts take on Sudurpaschim Royals in a crucial Nepal Premier League match at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Tuesday.

The match is scheduled to begin at 5pm.

The contest carries significant weight for both sides, although the stakes are higher for Janakpur, who need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Sudurpaschim, meanwhile, will be looking to strengthen their position in the race for the playoffs with another victory.

Sudurpaschim have collected six points from five matches and sit third in the standings. Janakpur are fifth with four points from the same number of games.

The two sides have met four times in previous editions of the NPL, with Sudurpaschim winning three matches and Janakpur claiming one victory.