KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah will inaugurate the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.

Prime Minister Shah has said that the Nepal Premier League (NPL) has been established as a big celebration of Nepali sports within few years.

On the occasion of the third edition of the NPL, he wished for success through social media.

Prime Minister Shah said, “I warmly welcome all the international players and commentators who are participating in the NPL. Best wishes to all the Nepali players, organizers and Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) for the success of this beautiful sports festival. ”

The opening match of the NPL will start at 5 pm today. The second edition winners Lumbini Lions and the runners-up Sudurpaschim Royals will face each other.