Kathmandu, March 24 -- Kantipur Max is set to broadcast the Indian Premier League for the second consecutive season, bringing the high-profile cricket tournament to Nepali television audiences. The 19th edition of the league, which debuted in 2008, begins this Saturday.

The opening match will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. All matches, including pre-match shows, will be aired on Kantipur Max HD 1 and HD 2, according to Kantipur Media Group.

"Our goal remains to bring major global sporting events to Nepal,'' said Mahesh Swar, chief executive officer of KMG, at an event on Tuesday. We are already showcasing premier sports through Kantipur Max." He ...