Kathmandu, Dec 9: The first game of the qualifier stage is being played today in the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) underway in Kathmandu. 

Sudurpaschim Royals and Biratnagar Kings are taking on in the match to be held at 4:00 pm in the TU International Cricket Stadium. 

Sudurpaschim Royals and Biratnagar Kings were qualified for Qualifier-1 as the first and second team in the points table. 

In the league stage, Sudurpaschim Royals won six games out of seven matches played while Biratnagar emerged victorious in five games. 

Today's winner will directly reach the finals and the next team will have the opportunity to play in the eliminator round.  (RSS)