The 2025 Nepal Premier League (NPL) has officially kicked off, marking the second season of Nepal’s top men’s Twenty20 cricket league. Organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and sponsored by Siddhartha Bank, this year’s tournament runs from November 17 to December 13, 2025, featuring 36 thrilling matches at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.
Following a successful inaugural season in 2024, where Janakpur Bolts lifted the maiden title, the 2025 edition promises even more excitement as teams bolster their squads through the August 9 auction. With matches underway, fans are already witnessing competitive clashes and stellar performances.
In this article, we bring you the full squad details, match schedule, results, and format so you can stay up to date with every twist and turn of NPL 2025.
NLP 2025 Teams and Their Captains
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Biratnagar Kings | Sandeep Lamichhane |
| Chitwan Rhinos | Kushal Malla |
| Karnali Yaks | Sompal Kami |
| Kathmandu Gorkhas | Karan KC |
| Janakpur Bolts | Anil Sah |
| Lumbini Lions | Rohit Paudel |
| Pokhara Avengers | Kushal Bhurtel |
| Sudurpaschim Royals | Dipendra Singh Airee |
Nepal Premier League 2025 – Fixtures & Results
The NPL 2025 fixtures are now confirmed, and all matches will be played at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Kathmandu.
The 36-match tournament schedule is as follows:
| Date | Match | Time (Local) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 4:00 PM | Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 5 wickets |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks | 11:45 AM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Sudur Paschim Royals | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudur Paschim Royals | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions | 11:15 AM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Biratnagar Kings vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 3:30 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts | 11:45 AM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Karnali Yaks vs Sudur Paschim Royals | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Lumbini Lions vs Sudur Paschim Royals | 11:45 AM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 11:45 AM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Biratnagar Kings vs Karnali Yaks | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers | 11:15 AM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Janakpur Bolts vs Sudur Paschim Royals | 3:30 PM | Yet to begin |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Karnali Yaks vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | 3:30 PM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts | 11:45 AM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Karnali Yaks vs Pokhara Avengers | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Pokhara Avengers | 11:45 AM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Sudur Paschim Royals | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Janakpur Bolts vs Lumbini Lions | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Biratnagar Kings vs Sudur Paschim Royals | 11:15 AM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers | 3:30 PM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks | 3:30 PM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Qualifier 1 | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Eliminator | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Qualifier 2 | 4:00 PM | Yet to begin |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Final | 3:30 PM | Yet to begin |
Nepal Premier League Squad
The NPL auction took place on August 9, where teams completed their squads by filling them with new and experienced players.
Janakpur Bolts Squad
Aasif Sheikh, Anil Sah, Subash Khakurel, Kishore Mahato, Lalit Rajbanshi, Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar, Rupesh Singh, Sachin Bhatt, Aditya Mehta, Mayan Yadav, Bikash Agri
Sudurpaschim Royals Squad
Dipendra Singh Airee, Binod Bhandari, Aarif Sheikh, Avinash Bohara, Ishan Pandey, Naren Saud, Hemant Dhami, Tek Bahadur Rawat, Dipesh Thapa, Dipak Bohara, Milan Bohara
Karnali Yaks Squad
Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha, Nandan Yadav, Arjun Gharti, Dipendra Rawat, Bipin Prasad Sharma, Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri, Pawan Sarraf, Imran Sheikh, Deepak Dumre, and Yuvraj Khatri
Chitwan Rhinos Squad
Kushal Malla, Rijan Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee, Deepak Bohara, Amar Singh Routela, Gautam KC, Dev Khanal, Arjun Saud, Bipin Rawal, Bipin Acharya, Ranjit Kumar
Kathmandu Gorkha Squad
Karan KC, Bhim Sharki, Dipesh Kandel, Shahab Alam, Pratik Shrestha, Rashid Khan, Uttam Thapa Magar, Tul Bahadur Thapa, Santosh Yadav, Akash Tripathi, Adil Alam
Biratnagar Kings Squad
Sandeep Lamichhane, Lokesh Bam, Pratish GC, Basir Ahmed, Naren Bhatt, Subash Bhandari, Surya Tamang, Sahil Patel, Narayan Joshi, Sharwan Kisku, Shankar Rana
Pokhara Avengers Squad
Kushal Bhurtel, Dinesh Kharel, Bipin Khatri, Sagar Dhakal, Kiran Thagunna, Akash Chand, Tritraj Das, Abhishek Tiwari, Arjun Kumal, Krishna Paudel, Sandeep Khatri Chhetri
Lumbini Lions
Rohit Paudel, Sundeep Jora, Bibek Yadav, Dinesh Adhikari, Abhisesh Gautam, Tilak Bhandari, Dilip Nath, Durgesh Gupta, Sher Malla, Aadil Khan, Bishal Patel
Format Of Nepal Premier League
The Nepal Premier League playoffs follow an IPL-style format. The top two teams in the points table play in Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing straight to the Final.
The teams finishing third and fourth meet in the Eliminator, where the losing team will be eliminated. The winner of this match takes on the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2, and the winner will qualify for the Final. Finally, the winner of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Qualifier 2 will determine the NPL champion on 13 December 2025.
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Conclusion: NPL 2025 Promises an Exciting Cricket Season
The 2025 Nepal Premier League is underway, bringing fans closer to some of the most exciting cricket action in Nepal’s history. With a mix of talented domestic players and international stars like Sunil Narine, Chris Lynn, and Rashid Khan, every match promises intensity, skill, and unforgettable moments.
Defending champions Janakpur Bolts will look to retain their title, but strong contenders like Sudurpaschim Royals, Kathmandu Gorkhas, and Biratnagar Kings are ready to challenge them. As the tournament unfolds, fans can expect nail-biting finishes, standout performances, and a true celebration of Nepalese cricket.
NPL 2025 is more than just a league—it’s a showcase of Nepal’s cricketing talent and passion, and this season is set to leave a lasting mark on the sport’s growth in the country.
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