Kirtipur:Prime Minister Balendra Shah has inaugurated the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground.
According to National News Agency RSS, Prime Minister Shah handed over the match ball to the umpire before the inaugural match between Lumbini Lions and Sudurpaschim Royals.
Lumbini Lions, the current NPL champion, faced Sudurpaschim Royals, who were the runners-up in the second edition. The tournament features eight franchise-based teams and will continue until November 21.