The 2024 Nepal Premier League (NPL) marks an exciting beginning for Nepalese cricket as eight teams will compete in the inaugural franchise Twenty20 league organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). The tournament is set to take place from November 30 to December 21, 2024, showcasing intense competition, talented players, and captivating matchups across various venues.

Whether you’re following your favorite team or keeping an eye on the standings, we’ll keep this schedule updated with all fixtures, results, and highlights from each match.

NPL 2024 Schedule

The tournament follows a round-robin format, where each team faces off against the other teams. This stage will be followed by playoffs, ultimately leading to the highly anticipated NPL final on December 21, 2024. All times listed below are in Nepal Standard Time (UTC+5:45).

League Stage Matches

1. Match 1 – November 30, 2024: Team TBD vs Team TBD
2. Match 2 – Date TBD: Team TBD vs Team TBD
3. Match 3 – Date TBD: Team TBD vs Team TBD
4. …(it will be updated further as match dates and team line-ups are announced)

Note: Specific matchups will be added once finalized by the Cricket Association of Nepal.

Playoff Schedule

The top teams from the league stage will advance to the playoffs, with specific match dates and venues set as follows:

1. Qualifier 1 – December 2024, Kirtipur
   • First placed team vs Second placed team
2. Eliminator – December 2024, Kirtipur
   • Third placed team vs Fourth placed team
3. Qualifier 2 – December 2024, Kirtipur
   • Winner of Eliminator vs Loser of Qualifier 1
4. Final – December 21, 2024, Kirtipur
   • Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2

Venue: All playoff matches will be held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.

Standings and Points Table

Throughout the league, each team’s performance will be tracked on the points table. Teams earn points based on match outcomes, with the top four teams advancing to the playoff rounds.

Current Points Table

(Will be updated as tournament progress)

Teams and Key Players

Each team will compete with a squad of 16 players, including up to four international players. Key players and marquee players bring unique strengths to their respective teams, aiming to take their team to the top of the standings.

1. Biratnagar Kings (BK)
2. Chitwan Rhinos (CR)
3. Janakpur Bolts (JB)
4. Karnali Yaks (KY)
5. Kathmandu Gurkhas (KG)
6. Lumbini Lions (LL)
7. Pokhara Avengers (PA)
8. Sudurpaschim Royals (SR)

Stay Tuned for Updates

We’ll keep this article updated with the latest match dates, results, and points table standings. Be sure to check back for real-time updates on which team is leading, which players are making an impact, and how the standings evolve throughout the season.

Follow the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024 as teams strive to make history and capture the inaugural championship title. Good luck to all teams and fans alike!