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

NPL Fixtures

• 30th November (Saturday)
  • 12:15 PM: Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts
• 2nd December (Monday)
  • 09:15 AM: Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Chitwan Rhinos
  • 01:15 PM: Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks
• 3rd December (Tuesday)
  • 09:15 AM: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings
  • 01:15 PM: Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers
• 4th December (Wednesday)
  • 09:15 AM: Karnali Yaks vs Kathmandu Gurkhas
  • 01:15 PM: Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions
• 5th December (Thursday)
  • 09:15 AM: Pokhara Avengers vs Janakpur Bolts
  • 01:15 PM: Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals
• 6th December (Friday)
  • 09:15 AM: Karnali Yaks vs Chitwan Rhinos
  • 01:15 PM: Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers
• 7th December (Saturday)
  • 09:15 AM: Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals
  • 01:15 PM: Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings
• 8th December (Sunday)
  • 09:15 AM: Janakpur Bolts vs Lumbini Lions
  • 01:15 PM: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos
• 10th December (Tuesday)
  • 09:15 AM: Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions
  • 01:15 PM: Karnali Yaks vs Pokhara Avengers
• 11th December (Wednesday)
  • 09:15 AM: Janakpur Bolts vs Sudurpaschim Royals
  • 01:15 PM: Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Lumbini Lions
• 12th December (Thursday)
  • 09:15 AM: Pokhara Avengers vs Biratnagar Kings
  • 01:15 PM: Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas
• 13th December (Friday)
  • 09:15 AM: Lumbini Lions vs Karnali Yaks
  • 01:15 PM: Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos
• 14th December (Saturday)
  • 09:15 AM: Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gurkhas
  • 01:15 PM: Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts
• 15th December (Sunday)
  • 09:15 AM: Biratnagar Kings vs Kathmandu Gurkhas
  • 01:15 PM: Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals
• 16th December (Monday)
  • 09:15 AM: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks

Playoff Schedule

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

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

League Matches 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

Position	Team	Matches Played	Wins	Losses	Remarks	Net Run Rate (NRR)	Points
1	Sudurpaschim Royals	7	6	1	Qualified for Playoff	2.087	12
2	Janakpur Bolts	7	5	2	Qualified for Playoff	0.164	10
3	Chitwan Rhinos	7	4	3	Qualified for Playoff	0.634	8
4	Karnali Yaks	7	4	3	Qualified for Playoff	-0.184	8
5	Kathmandu Gurkhas	7	4	3	0	-0.321	8
6	Biratnagar Kings	7	2	5	0	-0.703	4
7	Pokhara Avengers	7	2	5	0	-1.332	4
8	Lumbini Lions	7	1	6	0	-0.498	2

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)

Check out Nepal Premier League (NPL) Full Players List

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!