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

• • 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:

• Biratnagar Kings

  • Marquee Player: Sandeep Lamichhane
  • Key Players: Martin Guptill, Chris Sole, and Nicholas Kirton

• Chitwan Rhinos

  • Marquee Player: Kushal Malla
  • Key Players: Marchant de Lange, Luc Benkenstein, and Sharad Vesawkar

• Janakpur Bolts

  • Marquee Player: Aasif Sheikh
  • Key Players: James Neesham, Sohaib Maqsood, and Lalith Rajbanshi

• Karnali Yaks

  • Marquee Player: Sompal Kami
  • Key Players: Shikhar Dhawan, Babar Hayat, and Chadwick Walton

• 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.