Nepal Premier League 2026
Mon 26 Oct to Sat 21 Nov in Kirtipur. The points table, every result and fixture, the stats and all eight teams.
नेपाल प्रिमियर लिग
- Teams
- 8
- Played
- 25
- Games
- 32
- Final
- 21 Nov
Points table
How it works| # | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts | Left | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudurpaschim Royals | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | +0.135 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2 | Lumbini Lions | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +1.421 | 9 | 1 | |
| 3 | Kathmandu Gorkhas | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +0.882 | 8 | 1 | |
| 4 | Chitwan Rhinos | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.261 | 7 | 1 | |
| 5 | Biratnagar Kings | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | -0.524 | 6 | 1 | |
| 6 | Janakpur Bolts | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | -0.422 | 4 | 0 | |
| 7 | Karnali Yaks | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | -0.955 | 4 | 1 | |
| 8 | Pokhara Avengers | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | -0.651 | 2 | 1 |
Top four go through to the playoffs2 points for a win, 1 for no resultLevel on points: net run ratenpl-t20.com has the final say
Matches
Times on npl-t20.comSat 14 Nov
Sun 15 Nov
Fri 13 Nov
Earlier results · 23 games
Thu 12 Nov
Tue 10 Nov
Mon 9 Nov
Sat 7 Nov
Fri 6 Nov
Thu 5 Nov
Tue 3 Nov
Mon 2 Nov
Sun 1 Nov
Sat 31 Oct
Thu 29 Oct
Wed 28 Oct
Tue 27 Oct
Mon 26 Oct
All 28 league games. Tap one for the preview, both squads and, once it’s played, the scorecard. Playoff games are added when the teams are known. Key dates are on the schedule page.
Stats
Full statsMost runsLokesh BamBiratnagar Kings · HS 87 · SR 148.4
227| 2 | Yuvraaj SamraPokhara Avengers · HS 102 · SR 188.1 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ravi BoparaChitwan Rhinos · HS 55 · SR 126.9 | 184 |
| 4 | Rashid KhanKathmandu Gorkhas · HS 52 · SR 139.6 | 155 |
| 5 | Pawan SarrafKarnali Yaks · HS 37 · SR 96.8 | 152 |
| 6 | Dipendra Singh AireeSudurpaschim Royals · HS 60 · SR 109.5 | 150 |
| 7 | Dawid MalanChitwan Rhinos · HS 70 · SR 111.2 | 149 |
| 8 | Ariful IslamKarnali Yaks · HS 44 · SR 172.9 | 147 |
| 9 | Andre RussellBiratnagar Kings · HS 52* · SR 189.5 | 144 |
| 10 | Saif HassanJanakpur Bolts · HS 71 · SR 115.7 | 140 |
Most wicketsHarmeet SinghJanakpur Bolts · Best 4/17 · Econ 5.66
11| 2 | Rijan DhakalChitwan Rhinos · Best 4/24 · Econ 6.07 | 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Jahandad KhanKathmandu Gorkhas · Best 4/23 · Econ 7.02 | 11 |
| 4 | Anil KharelSudurpaschim Royals · Best 3/23 · Econ 5.41 | 10 |
| 5 | Kamal Singh AireeChitwan Rhinos · Best 4/26 · Econ 5.93 | 10 |
| 6 | Sher MallaLumbini Lions · Best 3/11 · Econ 5.44 | 9 |
| 7 | Mark WattKarnali Yaks · Best 4/12 · Econ 5.77 | 9 |
| 8 | Scott KuggeleijnSudurpaschim Royals · Best 3/13 · Econ 8.22 | 9 |
| 9 | Sompal KamiKarnali Yaks · Best 4/33 · Econ 8.89 | 9 |
| 10 | Santosh YadavKathmandu Gorkhas · Best 3/11 · Econ 5.73 | 8 |
From the official scorecards, updated after every game.
Teams
Sudurpaschim Royals
1st · 10 pts
- Captain
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Honours
- Two-time finalists
- Top runs
- Dipendra Singh Airee 150
- Top wickets
- Anil Kharel 10
Lumbini Lions
2nd · 9 pts
- Captain
- Rohit Paudel
- Honours
- Defending champions
- Top runs
- D'Arcy Short 103
- Top wickets
- Sher Malla 9
- Next
- 14 Nov v Biratnagar Kings
Kathmandu Gorkhas
3rd · 8 pts
- Captain
- Karan KC
- Honours
- No title yet
- Top runs
- Rashid Khan 155
- Top wickets
- Jahandad Khan 11
- Next
- 15 Nov v Pokhara Avengers
Chitwan Rhinos
4th · 7 pts
- Captain
- Kushal Malla
- Honours
- No title yet
- Top runs
- Ravi Bopara 184
- Top wickets
- Rijan Dhakal 11
- Next
- 15 Nov v Karnali Yaks
Biratnagar Kings
5th · 6 pts
- Captain
- Not in our sources yet
- Honours
- No title yet
- Top runs
- Lokesh Bam 227
- Top wickets
- Angelo Mathews 8
- Next
- 14 Nov v Lumbini Lions
Janakpur Bolts
6th · 4 pts
- Captain
- Harmeet Singh
- Honours
- Season 1 champions
- Top runs
- Saif Hassan 140
- Top wickets
- Harmeet Singh 11
Karnali Yaks
7th · 4 pts
- Captain
- David Miller
- Honours
- No title yet
- Top runs
- Pawan Sarraf 152
- Top wickets
- Mark Watt 9
- Next
- 15 Nov v Chitwan Rhinos
Pokhara Avengers
8th · 2 pts
- Captain
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Honours
- No title yet
- Top runs
- Yuvraaj Samra 205
- Top wickets
- Kushal Bhurtel 6
- Next
- 15 Nov v Kathmandu Gorkhas
Schedule
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opener | 2 games | League | League | Rest | League | League |
| League | League | Rest | League | League | League | Rest |
| League | League | Rest | League | League | League | League ends |
| Qualifier 1 | Eliminator | Qualifier 2 | Rest | Final |
- Played
- Game day
- Rest day
- Playoff
- Final
How it works
8 teams play each other once in the league stage, which ends on Sun 15 Nov. The top four go into 4 playoff games:
- Qualifier 1 (Tue 17 Nov): 1st v 2nd. The winner goes to the final.
- Eliminator (Wed 18 Nov): 3rd v 4th.
- Qualifier 2 (Thu 19 Nov): Qualifier 1 loser v Eliminator winner.
- Final (Sat 21 Nov)
That’s 27 days of cricket. The ICC has recognised this third edition.
Questions fans ask
When does NPL 2026 start and finish?
NPL 2026, the Nepal Premier League Season 3, runs from 26 October to 21 November 2026. The opener is Lumbini Lions v Sudurpaschim Royals on Mon 26 Oct.
Where is NPL 2026 played?
Every league game is in Kirtipur. The opener is at the TU International Cricket Stadium.
How many teams and matches are there in NPL 2026?
8 teams play each other once, which is 28 league games. The top four then play 4 playoff games, so 32 in all. The teams are Biratnagar Kings, Chitwan Rhinos, Janakpur Bolts, Karnali Yaks, Kathmandu Gorkhas, Lumbini Lions, Pokhara Avengers and Sudurpaschim Royals.
Who has won the Nepal Premier League?
Janakpur Bolts won Season 1, beating Sudurpaschim Royals in the final. Lumbini Lions won Season 2, beating Sudurpaschim Royals in the final. Lumbini Lions are the defending champions in 2026.
Who are the NPL 2026 captains?
Chitwan Rhinos: Kushal Malla. Janakpur Bolts: Harmeet Singh. Karnali Yaks: David Miller. Kathmandu Gorkhas: Karan KC. Lumbini Lions: Rohit Paudel. Pokhara Avengers: Kushal Bhurtel. Sudurpaschim Royals: Dipendra Singh Airee. We haven't seen a captain named for Biratnagar Kings yet.
How do the NPL 2026 playoffs work?
Qualifier 1 (Tue 17 Nov): 1st v 2nd. The winner goes to the final. Eliminator (Wed 18 Nov): 3rd v 4th. Qualifier 2 (Thu 19 Nov): Qualifier 1 loser v Eliminator winner. Final (Sat 21 Nov).
Where can I watch NPL 2026?
Himalaya Television Network has the TV rights in Nepal. NetTV streams every game, in Nepal and abroad, through its app and website.
How much are NPL 2026 tickets?
Tickets are sold on eSewa. League games cost Rs 500 (general) or Rs 1,000 (premium); the Eliminator and the final cost Rs 1,000 or Rs 2,000.
What time do NPL 2026 games start?
We don't list start times, because they can change. The official league site, npl-t20.com, has them.
Past seasons
| Season | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Janakpur Bolts | Sudurpaschim Royals |
| Season 2 | Lumbini Lions | Sudurpaschim Royals |
Sudurpaschim Royals have made both finals and are still after their first title.
Where we got this
The dates and details on this page come from these reports:
- Lumbini Lions to face Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL opener, The Kathmandu Post,
- Nepal Premier League 2026: fixtures and results, ESPNcricinfo, checked
- Chitwan Rhinos target NPL title with revamped squad and Tanvir as coach, OnlineKhabar English,
- NPL tickets priced at Rs 500 for general admission, Rs 1,000 for premium, OnlineKhabar English,
- NPL 2026: NetTV, Himalaya Television and eSewa secure media and ticketing rights, Nepalitelecom,
- Third Nepal Premier League set for October 26 to November 21, The Himalayan Times,