The Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 has kicked off with high-energy matches, fresh rivalries, and strong performances from Nepal’s top domestic and international stars. Running from November 17 to December 13, 2025, this is the second season of Nepal’s top T20 league featuring eight franchise teams.
All 32 matches of the tournament are being played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, giving fans a packed month of top-quality cricket.
With the league stage already producing exciting contests, here is the updated NPL 2025 Points Table and full match results in one place.
Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 Teams:
- Biratnagar Kings (BIK)
- Kathmandu Gorkhas (KAG)
- Chitwan Rhinos (CHR)
- Sudur Paschim Royals (SPR)
- Lumbini Lions (LUL)
- Karnali Yaks (KAY)
- Janakpur Bolts (JAB) – defending champions
- Pokhara Avengers (POA)
NPL 2025 Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudurpaschim Royals (Q) | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0.832 | 12 |
| Kathmandu Gorkhas (Q) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.537 | 10 |
| Biratnagar Kings (Q) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.072 | 10 |
| Lumbini Lions (Q) | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | -0.394 | 8 |
| Pokhara Avengers | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | -0.179 | 6 |
| Karnali Yaks | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | -0.356 | 4 |
| Chitwan Rhinos | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | -0.611 | 4 |
| Janakpur Bolts | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | -0.443 | 2 |
Three teams—BIK, KAG, CHR—have started strongly with dominant wins, while defending champions Janakpur Bolts suffered an early defeat.
Below is the match-by-match breakdown based ONLY on the matches you provided.
Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 – Match Schedule & Results
| Date | Match No. | Venue | Team 1 | Team 2 | Result / Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 17 | 1st Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Janakpur Bolts | Kathmandu Gorkhas | KAG won by 5 wkts |
| Tue, Nov 18 | 2nd Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Karnali Yaks | Chitwan Rhinos | CHR won by 4 wkts |
| Tue, Nov 18 | 3rd Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Biratnagar Kings | Pokhara Avengers | BIK won by 53 runs |
| Wed, Nov 19 | 4th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Sudur Paschim Royals | Kathmandu Gorkhas | Sudur Paschim Royals won by 29 runs |
| Thu, Nov 20 | 5th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Chitwan Rhinos | Lumbini Lions | Lumbini Lions won by 6 wkts |
| Fri, Nov 21 | 6th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Pokhara Avengers | Sudur Paschim Royals | Sudur Paschim Royals won by 18 runs |
| Sat, Nov 22 | 7th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Karnali Yaks | Lumbini Lions | Karnali Yaks won by 9 wkts |
| Sat, Nov 22 | 8th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Biratnagar Kings | Kathmandu Gorkhas | Biratnagar Kings won by 5 wkts |
| Mon, Nov 24 | 9th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Biratnagar Kings | Janakpur Bolts | Biratnagar Kings won by 9 runs |
| Mon, Nov 24 | 10th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Karnali Yaks | Sudur Paschim Royals | Sudur Paschim Royals won by 45 runs |
| Tue, Nov 25 | 11th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Kathmandu Gorkhas | Lumbini Lions | Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 21 runs |
| Wed, Nov 26 | 12th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Biratnagar Kings | Chitwan Rhinos | Chitwan Rhinos won by 48 runs |
| Thu, Nov 27 | 13th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Lumbini Lions | Sudur Paschim Royals | Sudur Paschim Royals won by 7 wkts |
| Thu, Nov 27 | 14th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Janakpur Bolts | Pokhara Avengers | Pokhara Avengers won by 27 runs |
| Fri, Nov 28 | 15th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Chitwan Rhinos | Kathmandu Gorkhas | Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 53 runs |
| Fri, Nov 28 | 16th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Biratnagar Kings | Karnali Yaks | Biratnagar Kings won by 3 wkts |
| Sat, Nov 29 | 17th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Lumbini Lions | Pokhara Avengers | Lumbini Lions won by 3 wkts |
| Sat, Nov 29 | 18th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Janakpur Bolts | Sudur Paschim Royals | Sudur Paschim Royals won by 6 wkts |
| Sun, Nov 30 | 19th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Karnali Yaks | Kathmandu Gorkhas | Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 5 wkts |
| Tue, Dec 2 | 20th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Chitwan Rhinos | Janakpur Bolts | Janakpur Bolts won by 6 wkts |
| Tue, Dec 2 | 21st Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Karnali Yaks | Pokhara Avengers | Pokhara Avengers won by 34 runs |
| Wed, Dec 3 | 22nd Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Biratnagar Kings | Lumbini Lions | Lumbini Lions won by 5 wkts |
| Thu, Dec 4 | 23rd Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Kathmandu Gorkhas | Pokhara Avengers | Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 13 runs |
| Thu, Dec 4 | 24th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Chitwan Rhinos | Sudur Paschim Royals | Sudur Paschim Royals won by 49 runs |
| Fri, Dec 5 | 25th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Janakpur Bolts | Lumbini Lions | Lumbini Lions won by 4 wkts |
| Sat, Dec 6 | 26th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Biratnagar Kings | Sudur Paschim Royals | Biratnagar Kings won by 6 wkts |
| Sat, Dec 6 | 27th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Chitwan Rhinos | Pokhara Avengers | Pokhara Avengers won by 8 wkts |
| Sun, Dec 7 | 28th Match | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Janakpur Bolts | Karnali Yaks | Karnali Yaks won by 3 runs |
| Tue, Dec 9 | Qualifier 1 | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Sudur Paschim Royal | Biratnagar Kings | Sudur Paschim Royal won by 77 Runs |
| Wed, Dec 10 | Eliminator | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Kathmandu Gorkhas | Lumbini Lions | Lumbini Lions Won by 4 Wickets |
| Thu, Dec 11 | Qualifier 2 | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Biratnagar Kings | Lumbini Lions | Lumbini Lions won by 40 Runs |
| Sat, Dec 13 | Final | Kirtipur, TU Ground | Sudur Paschim Royal | Lumbini Lions | Lumbini Lions won by 6 Wickets |
Tournament Format (As per your content)
- Total Matches: 32
- League Stage: 28 matches (single round-robin)
- Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, Final
- Venue: All matches at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Highlights from Your Provided Updates
- NPL 2025 is the second season of Nepal’s top domestic T20 league.
- Auction featured 458 registrations, 150 shortlisted, 37 players sold.
- Big-name signings include Dev Khanal, Arjun Saud, Pawan Sarraf, Mohammad Aadil Alam.
- International stars: Faf du Plessis, Martin Guptill, Wayne Parnell, Imran Tahir, Rashid Khan, etc.
- Defending champions Janakpur Bolts suffered a loss in their opening match.
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Conclusion
NPL 2025 has begun with strong performances, powerful batting displays, and exciting finishes. With multiple teams off to winning starts, the competition for the top four playoff spots is expected to get intense as the league progresses. Fans can expect more close matches, standout individual performances, and dramatic shifts in the points table in the coming days.
