The Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 was held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, featuring eight teams competing across 32 matches until December 13, 2025.
The playoffs were thrilling, with Sudur Paschim Royals winning Qualifier 1, while Lumbini Lions defeated Kathmandu Gorkhas and Biratnagar Kings to reach the final. In the title clash on December 13, the Lions emerged as champions, defeating the Royals by 6 wickets, chasing 86/4 in just 9 overs after restricting their opponents to 85.
Find the complete points table, match results, and full schedule here as the franchises battled for the NPL 2025 crown.
Nepal Premier League 2025 Points Table (Updated)
The tournament has kicked off with thrilling matches! Here’s the updated points table after the opening encounters.
| Team | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudurpaschim Royals | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | +0.832 (Q) |
| Biratnagar Kings | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +0.680 (Q) |
| Kathmandu Gorkhas | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +0.537 (Q) |
| Lumbini Lions | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -0.394 (Q) |
| Pokhara Avengers | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -0.179 |
| Karnali Yaks | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -0.356 |
| Chitwan Rhinos | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -0.611 |
| Janakpur Bolts | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | -0.443 |
Nepal Premier League 2025 Schedule
Here’s the complete fixture list for all matches. All times are shown in Local Time (Nepal), GMT, and IST.
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Time (Local / GMT / IST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17 | Match 1 | Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 5 wkts |
| Nov 18 | Match 2 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:15 AM / 5:30 AM / 11:00 AM | Chitwan Rhinos won by 4 wkts |
| Nov 18 | Match 3 | Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Biratnagar Kings won by 53 runs |
| Nov 19 | Match 4 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Sudur Paschim Royals | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Sudur Paschim Royals won by 29 runs |
| Nov 20 | Match 5 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Lumbini Lions won by 6 wkts |
| Nov 21 | Match 6 | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudur Paschim Royals | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Sudur Paschim Royals won by 18 runs |
| Nov 22 | Match 7 | Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:15 AM / 5:30 AM / 11:00 AM | Karnali Yaks won by 9 wkts |
| Nov 22 | Match 8 | Biratnagar Kings vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM | Biratnagar Kings won by 5 wkts |
| Nov 24 | Match 9 | Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:45 AM / 6:00 AM / 11:30 AM | Biratnagar Kings won by 9 runs |
| Nov 24 | Match 10 | Karnali Yaks vs Sudur Paschim Royals | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Sudur Paschim Royals won by 45 runs |
| Nov 25 | Match 11 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Kathmandu won by 22 runs |
| Nov 26 | Match 12 | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Chitwan won by 48 runs |
| Nov 27 | Match 13 | Lumbini Lions vs Sudur Paschim Royals | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:45 AM / 6:00 AM / 11:30 AM | S Paschim won by 7 wickets |
| Nov 27 | Match 14 | Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Pokhara won by 25 runs |
| Nov 28 | Match 15 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:45 AM / 6:00 AM / 11:30 AM | Kathmandu won by 53 runs |
| Nov 28 | Match 16 | Biratnagar Kings vs Karnali Yaks | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Biratnagar won by 3 wickets |
| Nov 29 | Match 17 | Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:15 AM / 5:30 AM / 11:00 AM | Lumbini Lions beat Pokhara Avengers by 3 wickets |
| Nov 29 | Match 18 | Janakpur Bolts vs Sudur Paschim Royals | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM | Sudurpaschim Royals beat Janakpur Bolts by 6 wickets |
| Nov 30 | Match 19 | Karnali Yaks vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM | Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Karnali Yaks by 5 wickets |
| Dec 2 | Match 20 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:45 AM / 6:00 AM / 11:30 AM | Janakpur Bolts beat Chitwan Rhinos by 6 wickets |
| Dec 2 | Match 21 | Karnali Yaks vs Pokhara Avengers | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Pokhara Avengers beat Karnali Yaks by 34 runs |
| Dec 3 | Match 22 | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Lumbini Lions beat Biratnagar Kings by 5 wickets |
| Dec 4 | Match 23 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Pokhara Avengers | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:45 AM / 6:00 AM / 11:30 AM | Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Pokhara Avengers by 13 runs |
| Dec 4 | Match 24 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Sudur Paschim Royals | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Sudurpaschim Royals beat Chitwan Rhinos by 49 runs |
| Dec 5 | Match 25 | Janakpur Bolts vs Lumbini Lions | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Lumbini Lions beat Janakpur Bolts by 4 wickets |
| Dec 6 | Match 26 | Biratnagar Kings vs Sudur Paschim Royals | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:15 AM / 5:30 AM / 11:00 AM | Biratnagar won by 6 wickets |
| Dec 6 | Match 27 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM | Pokhara won by 8 wickets |
| Dec 7 | Match 28 | Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM | Karnali won by 3 runs |
Playoffs Schedule
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Time (Local / GMT / IST) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9 | Qualifier 1 | Sudur Paschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Sudur Paschim Royals won by 77 runs |
| Dec 10 | Eliminator | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Lumbini won by 4 wickets (with 14 balls remaining) |
| Dec 11 | Qualifier 2 | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | Perth Scorchers Women won by 11 runs |
| Dec 13 | Final | Sudurpaschim Royals vs TBC | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM | Lumbini Lions won by 6 wkts |
Conclusion: Lumbini Lions Won Nepal Premier League 2025 Title
The Nepal Premier League 2025 delivered an exciting season full of competitive cricket, culminating in a thrilling final at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Lumbini Lions emerged as champions, defeating Sudur Paschim Royals by 6 wickets to lift the trophy.
With 32 matches played across the season, standout performances, close contests, and memorable moments made NPL 2025 a celebration of Nepalese cricket. Fans can revisit the full points table, match results, and highlights to relive all the action from this season.
FAQs
There are 8 teams competing in the tournament: Kathmandu Gorkhas, Chitwan Rhinos, Pokhara Avengers, Lumbini Lions, Biratnagar Kings, Sudur Paschim Royals, Karnali Yaks, and Janakpur Bolts.
Kathmandu Gorkhas currently lead with a superior net run rate of +0.778, followed closely by Chitwan Rhinos at +0.622. Both teams have 2 points from 1 match.
The next match is today (November 18, 2025) between Biratnagar Kings and Pokhara Avengers at 4:00 PM Local Time (10:15 AM GMT / 3:45 PM IST).
All matches are being held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal.
The final will be played on December 13, 2025, at 3:30 PM Local Time (9:45 AM GMT / 3:15 PM IST).
