Dec 05, Kathmandu - Janakpur Bolts will bat first against Lumbini Lions in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) match on Friday. Janakpur captain Jan Nicole Lofty Eaton won the toss and decided to bowl at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground. Janakpur has changed its captain.

Lumbini is aiming to reach the playoffs with a win. Lumbini, which had previously won against Chitwan, Pokhara and Biratnagar, had lost to Sudurpaschim, Kathmandu and Karnali.

Meanwhile, Janakpur also wants to keep its playoff chances alive with a win. Janakpur, which had previously lost to Kathmandu, Sudurpaschim, Biratnagar and Pokhara, had won against Chitwan.