Nepal Premier League (NPL) is Nepal’s first & biggest professional T20 franchise cricket league. It is organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). It began in 2024 and quickly became the country’s biggest cricket event.
The NPL features eight franchise teams representing different provinces. It helps to make a national celebration of cricket. The league aims to develop Nepali cricket by giving players international-level exposure and fans their own homegrown professional league, similar to India’s IPL or Australia’s Big Bash.
The first season of the Nepal Premier League (2024) was a breakthrough for Nepali cricket. The Janakpur Bolts lifted the inaugural trophy after defeating the Sudurpaschim Royals in a thrilling final match. The tournament drew thousands of spectators to the stadiums and millions of views online. Season 1 not only proved that Nepal could successfully host a professional cricket league but also set the stage for bigger and better editions in the coming years.
Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 Overview
The excitement of cricket is returning to Nepal with the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2. Additionally, the NPL Season 2 will officially take place from November 17 to December 13, 2025. After the grand success of its first edition, fans are eagerly waiting for another season filled with top-class matches, talented players, and strong competition. The title sponsor of this league is Siddhartha Bank Limited. So, it is also called SBL NPL.
NPL Season 2 Overview
- Tournament: NPL Season 2
- Start Date: November 17, 2025
- End Date: December 13, 2025
- Duration: 27 Days
- Total Matches: 32
- Teams: 8 franchise teams
- Venue: TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Kathmandu
- Slogan: Festival of Himalayas
- Title Sponsor: Siddhartha Bank
The tournament will feature 32 matches among eight franchise teams from different provinces of Nepal. All matches, including the final, will be held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu.
Teams of Nepal Premier League and Captains
The league has eight teams based in provinces and cities across Nepal.
Here is the list of teams and captain.
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Biratnagar Kings | Sandeep Lamichhane |
| Chitwan Rhinos | Kushal Malla |
| Kathmandu Gorkhas | Karan KC |
| Janakpur Bolts | Anil Sah |
| Pokhara Avengers | Kushal Bhurtel |
| Lumbini Lions | Rohit Paudel |
| Karnali Yaks | Sompal Kami |
| Sudurpaschim Royals | Dipendra Singh Airee |
The NPL follows a T20 round-robin and playoff format, similar to other global leagues. Each team will play against all other teams during the league stage. Based on points earned, the top-performing teams will move to the playoff stage, leading up to the semi-finals and then the grand final at Kirtipur. This format keeps every game meaningful, building excitement throughout the 27-day tournament.
