Nepal Premier League Npl Season 3 Kicks Off With International Stars

Overview of the npl Season

The third edition of the Nepal Premier League npl is underway in Kathmandu, featuring prominent global players and heightened financial targets. The International Cricket Council formally sanctioned the competition, allowing participating franchises to recruit major international talent.

Teams and International Stars

Eight franchises are competing in the current tournament, all hosted at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Notable competitors include the Janakpur Bolts, who claimed the inaugural title in 2024, and the Lumbini Lions, who entered as defending champions. Other participating squads feature the Biratnagar Kings, Chitwan Rhinos, Karnali Yaks, Kathmandu Gorkhas, Pokhara Avengers, and Sudurpaschim Royals.

A host of well-known international cricketers have arrived in Kathmandu for the event, including David Warner, Rashid Khan, Andre Russell, Shakib Al Hasan, and Moeen Ali, distributed across the various competing lineups.

Match Schedule and Viewing Details

The tournament schedule is structured around double-headers on most match days. The opening fixture of a double-header begins at 12:30 p.m. local Nepal Time, corresponding to 12:15 p.m. Indian Standard Time. The second encounter follows at 4:30 p.m. local time, or 4:15 p.m. IST.

Fans wanting to watch npl live broadcasts in India can access streams through FanCode via a subscription. Additionally, the Cricket Association of Nepal confirmed the Star Sports Network as the official international television broadcaster for the T20 competition.

Sources: Yahoo Sports, The Kathmandu Post, Reuters Connect.