Nepal Premier League 2026 begins with international stars
The Nepal Premier League 2026 starts Monday with David Warner and Rashid Khan among the international participants.
The third season of the Nepal Premier League begins on Monday at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The tournament runs until November 21, with eight teams contesting the round-robin stage before playoffs from November 17.
The International Cricket Council has formally sanctioned the NPL, allowing international players including David Warner, Rashid Khan, Andre Russell, Shakib Al Hasan and Moeen Ali to participate. Lumbini Lions are the defending champions, while Janakpur Bolts won the inaugural title in 2024.
Matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports Select and Star Sports Select 2 in India, with streaming available on the FanCode app. The champions will receive NPR 15 million in prize money.
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