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Dhangadhi to face Kathmandu in opener

Dhangadhi to face Kathmandu in opener

By Himalayan News Service

Trophy for the winners of Dhangadhi Premier League (DPL) unveiled during the pre-match press meet in Dhangadhi on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Photo: Udipt Singh Chhetry/THT

Dhangadhi, March 21 Dhangadhi Cricket Academy announced the fixture of the Ruslan Dhangadhi Premier League slated for March 31 to April 13 at the SSP Grounds in Dhangadhi. As per the fixture, defending champions Team Chauraha Dhangahdi will take on Kathmandu Goldens in the opening match on March 31. Similarly, Rupandehi Challengers will take on CYC Attariya in the second match, while Mahendranagar United face Biratnagar Kings in third match of the event on April 1. A total of six teams — Kathmandu Goldens, CYC Attariya, Mahendranagar United, Team Chauraha Dhangadhi, Biratnagar Kings and Rupandehi Challengers — are competing in the event. Top two teams will get Rs 2.5 million and one million rupees respectively. Similarly, teams finishing third and fourth will get Rs 300,000 and Rs 200,000 respectively, while the player of the series will get TVS Apache 180cc motorbike. Man of the match in every game will earn Rs 10,000.