Why teams are preferring to bat first at NPL
Summary
Teams in the Nepal Premier League are increasingly opting to bat first as pitch conditions and match situations shape toss decisions. But the gamble has been mixed, with some sides defending totals successfully while others have been bowled out cheaply and lost.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Gorkhas were the last team to win after fielding first, but most teams have since preferred to bat first in the Nepal Premier League.
- Out of 22 matches played so far, teams have chosen to field first 17 times, winning seven and losing 10; batting first has produced two wins and three losses.
- Captains and coaches said the choice depends on pitch, weather, opponent and team strengths, with several teams citing difficult batting conditions.
- Players including Rohit Kumar Paudel, David Miller and Ravi Bopara said the pitches have been inconsistent, though some recent matches showed improvement.
