KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings won the toss and elected to field against Chitwan Rhinos in the first match of the third edition of Nepal Premier League (NPL) today.

The match is being played at Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.

This is the first match between Biratnagar and Chitwan in the ongoing season. Janakpur Bolts and Karnali Yaks are scheduled to compete in the next match today.

According to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the match between Janakpur and Karnali will start at 5 pm. Some new features have been added to the third edition of the NPL. For the first time, the ‘Decision Review System’ (DRS) has been introduced in the NPL.

Similarly, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has given international recognition to the NPL for the first time. Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has also increased the prize money.

This time, the winning team will get Rs 1.50 crore. Similarly, the runners-up will get Rs 80 lakh.