Nepal Premier League 2026 begins with David Warner and Rashid Khan in the squad
The third season of Nepal Premier League starts Monday with international stars including David Warner and Rashid Khan participating.
The Nepal Premier League 2026 season begins on Monday at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The tournament runs until November 21, with defending champions Lumbini Lions and inaugural winners Janakpur Bolts among the eight competing teams.
The International Cricket Council has formally sanctioned the NPL, allowing international stars including David Warner, Rashid Khan, Andre Russell, Shakib Al Hasan and Moeen Ali to participate. The champions will receive NPR 15 million in prize money.
Matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports Select and Star Sports Select 2 in India, with streaming available on the FanCode app. The top four teams advance to the playoffs beginning November 17, with Qualifier 1 and Eliminator matches determining the finalists.
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The ICC's formal sanctioning transforms the NPL from a regional T20 league into an officially recognised competition, giving players official international exposure while Nepal develops its domestic structure.