Pokhara has taken to the field wearing a green jersey, carrying the message of the environmental protection campaign that Janakpur Pink and Himalayan rivers are important as a 'respect for the mother'.
Pokhara Avengers have decided to bat first against Janakpur Bolts in the second match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket on Thursday. Pokhara captain Kushal Bhurtel won the toss and decided to bat first at the Tribhuvan University Cricket International Stadium, Kirtipur.
Janakpur has taken to the field wearing a pink jersey as a sign of 'honor to the mother'. Pokhara has taken to the field wearing a green jersey carrying the message of the environmental protection campaign that glaciers are important.
Pokhara has fielded Tritaraj Das in place of Abhishek Tiwari. Janakpur has changed 3 players. The team has fielded Shubh Kansakar in place of Aditya Mahata.
Janakpur has fielded former South African fast bowler Wayne Parnell and Pakistani all-rounder Maj Sadaqat for the first time. He came to Kathmandu straight after leading Pakistan 'A' to the Asia Cup Rising Stars title in Doha, Qatar.
Janakpur and Pokhara had lost both their first matches. Therefore, the team that wins today will taste the first taste of victory in this tournament. Similarly, the chances of the losing team reaching the playoffs will be very difficult.
Janakpur was shocked by Kathmandu Gorkhaz in the opening match. After that, the team could not win the match against Biratnagar Kings. Pokhara lost to Biratnagar in the first match. In the second match too, the team was unable to get a favorable result against Sudurpaschim.
