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Cricket news, match updates and highlights. Made in Nepal, for every Nepali fan out there.
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Season runs 26 October to 21 November 2026
Match times on npl-t20.comLumbini Lions, the defending champions, start their title defence against Sudurpaschim Royals on Mon 26 Oct at TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur. The Royals have been to the final twice and are still waiting for a win in one.
Tue 27 Oct is a double-header. Biratnagar Kings play Chitwan Rhinos, then Karnali Yaks take on Janakpur Bolts.
From there it’s one round of league games until Sun 15 Nov, and 4 playoff games to finish. The final is on Sat 21 Nov.
NPL 2026
Who each team kept, who leads them, and how Aasif Sheikh ended up at Lumbini Lions for Rs 2 million.
Nepal
Two wins over Oman and a win and a loss against Canada to finish League 2. Next up is the World Cup Qualifier Play-Off at home in December.
NPL 2026
Every overseas signing we could confirm from news reports, team by team, three days before the opener.
NPL 2026
League tickets start at Rs 500 on eSewa. Himalaya Television has the TV rights in Nepal and NetTV is streaming every game.
| Team | Honours |
|---|---|
| Biratnagar Kings | None yet |
| Chitwan Rhinos | None yet |
| Janakpur Bolts | Season 1 champions |
| Karnali Yaks | None yet |
| Kathmandu Gorkhas | None yet |
| Lumbini Lions | Defending champions |
| Pokhara Avengers | None yet |
| Sudurpaschim Royals | Two-time finalists |