Nepal Premier League 2024: Schedule, Teams, and Start Times
The Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024 promises an action-packed T20 cricket season with eight franchise teams competing in a round-robin format. Organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the tournament runs from November 30 to December 21, 2024, with matches scheduled daily at 09:15 PM and 1:15 PM NPT. Fans can enjoy live coverage of the event on Start Esports.
Complete NPL 2024 Match Schedule
All match times are in Nepal Standard Time (NPT):
Saturday, November 30, 2024
- Biratnagar Kings vs. Janakpur Bolts – 12:45 PM
Monday, December 2, 2024
- Kathmandu Gurkhas vs. Chitwan Rhinos – 9:15 AM
- Janakpur Bolts vs. Karnali Yaks – 1:15 PM
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Sudurpaschim Royals vs. Biratnagar Kings – 9:15 AM
- Chitwan Rhinos vs. Pokhara Avengers – 1:15 PM
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Karnali Yaks vs. Kathmandu Gurkhas – 9:15 AM
- Biratnagar Kings vs. Lumbini Lions – 1:15PM
Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Pokhara Avengers vs. Janakpur Bolts – 9:15AM
- Kathmandu Gurkhas vs. Sudurpaschim Royals – 1:15PM
Friday, December 6, 2024
- Karnali Yaks vs. Chitwan Rhinos – 9:15AM
- Lumbini Lions vs. Pokhara Avengers – 1:15PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024
- Lumbini Lions vs. Sudurpaschim Royals – 9:15AM
- Karnali Yaks vs. Biratnagar Kings – 1:15PM
Sunday, December 8, 2024
- Janakpur Bolts vs. Lumbini Lions – 9:15AM
- Sudurpaschim Royals vs. Chitwan Rhinos – 1:15PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Chitwan Rhinos vs. Lumbini Lions – 9:15AM
- Karnali Yaks vs. Pokhara Avengers – 1:15PM
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Janakpur Bolts vs. Sudurpaschim Royals – 9:15AM
- Kathmandu Gurkhas vs. Lumbini Lions – 1:15PM
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Pokhara Avengers vs. Biratnagar Kings – 9:15AM
- Janakpur Bolts vs. Kathmandu Gurkhas – 1:15PM
Friday, December 13, 2024
- Lumbini Lions vs. Karnali Yaks – 9:15AM
- Biratnagar Kings vs. Chitwan Rhinos – 1:15PM
Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Pokhara Avengers vs. Kathmandu Gurkhas – 9:15AM
- Chitwan Rhinos vs. Janakpur Bolts – 1:15PM
Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Biratnagar Kings vs. Kathmandu Gurkhas – 9:15AM
- Pokhara Avengers vs. Sudurpaschim Royals – 1:15PM
Monday, December 16, 2024
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- Sudurpaschim Royals vs. Karnali Yaks – 9:15AM
NPL 2024 Teams and Key Players
The league's eight franchises feature top Nepali and international cricketers. Here’s an overview of the teams and their marquee players:
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Biratnagar Kings
- Marquee Player: Sandeep Lamichhane
- Key Players: Martin Guptill, Chris Sole, and Nicholas Kirton
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Chitwan Rhinos
- Marquee Player: Kushal Malla
- Key Players: Marchant de Lange, Luc Benkenstein, and Sharad Vesawkar
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Janakpur Bolts
- Marquee Player: Aasif Sheikh
- Key Players: James Neesham, Sohaib Maqsood, and Lalith Rajbanshi
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Karnali Yaks
- Marquee Player: Sompal Kami
- Key Players: Shikhar Dhawan, Babar Hayat, and Chadwick Walton
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Kathmandu Gurkhas
- Marquee Player: Karan KC
- Key Players: Rashid Khan, Dan Douthwaite, and Gerhard Erasmus
Playoffs and Final Match Details
The playoff stage kicks off on December 18, 2024, with the following schedule:
- Eliminator: December 18 at 9:00 AM
- Qualifier 1: December 18 at 1:00 PM
- Qualifier 2: December 19 at 12:15 PM
- Grand Final: December 21 at 12:15 PM
Why Watch the Nepal Premier League 2024?
- Witness top Nepali players like Sandeep Lamichhane and Rohit Paudel, alongside international stars like Shikhar Dhawan and Rashid Khan.
- Catch thrilling matches live on Start Esports and follow detailed updates on Cricket Nepal.