Kathmandu, Nov. 17 -- Kathmandu Gorkhas won the toss and elected to field first against defending champions Janakpur Bolts, marking the opening fixture of the second season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Monday.

The Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force have deployed more than 1,500 security personnel to ensure safety at the TU International Cricket Ground, according to Kathmandu Police Range.

Security teams were mobilised from Sunday night with a comprehensive plan in place, said Superintendent of Police Pawan Kumar Bhattarai. "A total of 1,223 police personnel have been assigned for this event, covering investigation, traffic and CCTV surveillance duties," he said.

In coordination with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), ...