The Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 is here! This exciting T20 cricket tournament showcases the best domestic talent in Nepal, with eight teams battling it out at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Want to know the latest points table, match results, and upcoming fixtures? You’re in the right place. Here’s everything you need: team standings, recent updates, and the complete schedule from November through to the grand final in December.
Whether you’re cheering for the Chitwan Rhinos, Kathmandu Gorkhas, or any other franchise, all the action is covered right here.
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 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +1.341 |
| Biratnagar Kings | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +0.421 |
| Kathmandu Gorkhas | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +0.414 |
| Chitwan Rhinos | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -0.113 |
| Karnali Yaks | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +0.070 |
| Pokhara Avengers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.767 |
| Lumbini Lions | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -1.173 |
| Janakpur Bolts | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.825 |
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 | |
| Nov 29 | Match 18 | Janakpur Bolts vs Sudur Paschim Royals | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM | |
| Nov 30 | Match 19 | Karnali Yaks vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM | |
| Dec 2 | Match 20 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:45 AM / 6:00 AM / 11:30 AM | |
| Dec 2 | Match 21 | Karnali Yaks vs Pokhara Avengers | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | |
| Dec 3 | Match 22 | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | |
| Dec 4 | Match 23 | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Pokhara Avengers | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:45 AM / 6:00 AM / 11:30 AM | |
| Dec 4 | Match 24 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Sudur Paschim Royals | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | |
| Dec 5 | Match 25 | Janakpur Bolts vs Lumbini Lions | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM | |
| Dec 6 | Match 26 | Biratnagar Kings vs Sudur Paschim Royals | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11:15 AM / 5:30 AM / 11:00 AM | |
| Dec 6 | Match 27 | Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM | |
| Dec 7 | Match 28 | Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM |
Playoffs Schedule
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Time (Local / GMT / IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9 | Qualifier 1 | TBC vs TBC | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM |
| Dec 10 | Eliminator | TBC vs TBC | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM |
| Dec 11 | Qualifier 2 | TBC vs TBC | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM / 10:15 AM / 3:45 PM |
| Dec 13 | Final | TBC vs TBC | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 3:30 PM / 9:45 AM / 3:15 PM |
Conclusion: The Race for Nepal Premier League Glory Has Just Begun
The Nepal Premier League 2025 is off to a thrilling start. Kathmandu Gorkhas and Chitwan Rhinos have kicked things off with impressive victories, setting the tone for what promises to be an action-packed tournament.
With 28 league matches followed by playoffs, every game matters as teams battle for a spot in the final. The Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur will witness some spectacular cricket over the coming weeks.
Don’t miss out on any action! Bookmark this page to stay updated with live scores, the latest points table, and match highlights.
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).
