Kathmandu Gorkhas won the toss and elected to bowl first against Karnali Yaks in the opening match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Monday. Kathmandu captain Karan KC called correctly at the toss and invited Karnali to bat, setting the Yaks to begin the first innings of the tournament’s opening fixture.
Kathmandu opt to bowl first
The decision means Karnali will take the first turn at batting, while Kathmandu will begin the match in the field. With the toss settled, the Yaks have the opportunity to establish a total before the Gorkhas start their reply. Kathmandu’s choice gives its bowlers the first chance to put pressure on the opposition and restrict the runs scored in the opening innings.
KC made the call on behalf of Kathmandu after winning the toss. The choice to bowl is the central early decision in the match, determining which side bats first and which takes the field. Karnali will now need to build its innings, while the Gorkhas will look to make use of their opportunity with the ball.
The fixture is the first match of this NPL edition, placing the two teams at the start of the tournament’s on-field action. The opening game gives both sides their first chance to compete in the league, with Karnali batting first and Kathmandu preparing to chase whatever total the Yaks set.
Warner included as Miller has not arrived
Warner was included in the Kathmandu Gorkhas’ playing eleven for the match. Miller, however, had not yet arrived, according to the available match information. The update distinguishes the players’ availability at the start of the fixture, with Warner named in the side and Miller not yet present.
The playing-eleven news accompanies the toss decision as the teams begin the opening contest. Kathmandu will take the field first, while Karnali’s batters start the tournament’s first innings. The match therefore opens with the Yaks responsible for setting a target and the Gorkhas tasked with bowling them out or limiting their scoring.
No result or innings total was available in the information provided at the time of the toss. The confirmed details at the start of play are that Kathmandu won the toss, KC chose to bowl, Karnali will bat first, Warner is in the playing eleven, and Miller had not yet arrived.
