The Tasmanian Nepalese Premier League (TNPL) in Australia, which commenced on 21st September, has already brought excitement to the cricketing community.
Amrit Bhattarai, the former Nepal national cricketer and left-arm pacer who played in the 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, is captaining the VXL Stars. Their second match is set for Sunday, 29th September, against the Intact Titans at 9:00 AM, following their debut against Grace Dynamos.
The VXL Stars are owned by VXL Education Tasmania and co-sponsored by New Concept Finance. The team, featuring 16 players bought from auction, is one of the favorites in this T-20 format tournament, held at the Bagdad Community Oval in Hobart, Tasmania.
VXL Stars Fixtures:
- Saturday, 28 September, 11:00 AM: VXL Stars vs Grace Dynamos
- Sunday, 29 September, 9:00 AM: VXL Stars vs Intact Titans
- Sunday, 29 September, 3:00 PM: VXL Stars vs Grace Dynamos
- Sunday, 6 October, 11:00 AM: VXL Stars vs Intact Titans
- Sunday, 20 October, 11:00 AM: Final
VXL Stars Squad:
- Amrit Bhattarai (C)
- Suraj Thapa (VC)
- Binod Khatri
- Anish Sagar Sah
- Laxman Panthi
- Sudip Pandey
- Milan Maharjan
- Moien Kumar Shrestha
- Ankit Rawal
- Navaraj Karki
- Bishnu Sapkota
- Biswash Babu Bardewa
- Piyush Joshi
- Roshan Pokharel
- Binaya Shrestha
- Subash Bishwakarma
The TNPL features three teams:
- VXL Stars
- Grace Dynamos
- Intact Titans
The tournament boasts a substantial cash prize pool , with $3,500 AUD awarded to the winning team. Individual awards include the Golden Bat and Golden Ball, each carrying a prize of $400 AUD, the Man of the Tournament with a prize of $600 AUD, and the Player of the Match for each game, receiving $200 AUD.
The VXL Stars are determined to make a strong impact in the league, combining the experience of veteran players like Bhattarai with emerging talents. All eyes will be on Bhattarai and his squad as they kick off their campaign in Australia, aiming for glory in the inaugural season of the TNPL.
