Kathmandu. KATHMANDU: The final match of Nepal Premier League (NPL-2) is taking place tomorrow.

The final match will be played at 3:30 pm at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur. In the first qualifier, Sudurpaschim defeated Biratnagar by 77 runs to reach the title.

Lumbini defeated Biratnagar by 40 runs in the second qualifier to book its place in the final. Biratnagar, which lost to Far-Western in the first qualifier, got a chance to play in the second qualifier.

The team is captained by Dipendra Singh Airee. Sudurpaschim Province, which lost to Janakpur Bolts by 5 wickets in the final last year, is aiming to defend the title this time.

Lumbini, led by Rohit Poudel, who was eliminated from the league stage in the last edition, is hoping to win the trophy this time. In the league match, Sudurpaschim had won by 7 wickets.

The winner of the APL will take home Rs 1.10 crore. The second runner-up will get Rs 51 lakh, the third Rs 25 lakh and the fourth Rs 15 lakh. A total of eight teams had taken part in the tournament organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) from November 15.