Kathmandu, Oct. 26 -- The third season of the Nepal Premier League begins on Monday, with the impact of dew emerging as one of the factors that could shape the tournament. How much it affects playing conditions could influence both match tactics and results.

Of the 32 matches, 21 will start at 5pm under floodlights, while the remaining 11 are scheduled for 12.30pm. Dew is unlikely to affect the afternoon fixtures, but it could become a factor in the evening games.

The tournament's biggest matches will mostly be played under lights. The final, both qualifiers and the eliminator are all scheduled for the evening, making the conditions particularly important for the teams involved.

Dew can make the ball slippery and harder for bowlers to ...