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The ”’2026 Nepal Premier League”’, officially known as the ”’Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League 2026”’ for sponsorship reasons, will be the third season of the [[Nepal Premier League]] (NPL), a professional men’s [[Twenty20]] [[cricket]] league in Nepal. |
The ”’2026 Nepal Premier League”’, officially known as the ”’Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League 2026”’ for sponsorship reasons, will be the third season of the [[Nepal Premier League]] (NPL), a professional men’s [[Twenty20]] [[cricket]] league in Nepal. |
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Organized by the [[Cricket Association of Nepal]] (CAN), the tournament is expected to feature the same eight franchise teams established in the inaugural 2024 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketworld.com/nepal-premier-league-2025-npl-2025-teams-players-squads-fixtures-schedule-all-you-need-to-know/106841.htm|title=Nepal Premier League 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Teams, Players, Squads, Fixtures and Schedule|publisher=Cricket World|date=15 November 2025|access-date=14 December 2025}}</ref> Following the pattern of previous seasons, it is tentatively scheduled for November–December 2026.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal_Premier_League |title=Nepal Premier League Wikipedia Page |work=Wikipedia |access-date=14 December 2025}}</ref> |
Organized by the [[Cricket Association of Nepal]] (CAN), the tournament is expected to feature the same eight franchise teams established in the inaugural 2024 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketworld.com/nepal-premier-league-2025-npl-2025-teams-players-squads-fixtures-schedule-all-you-need-to-know/106841.htm|title=Nepal Premier League 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Teams, Players, Squads, Fixtures and Schedule|publisher=Cricket World|date=15 November 2025|access-date=14 December 2025}}</ref> Following the pattern of previous seasons, it is tentatively scheduled for November–December 2026.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal_Premier_League |title=Nepal Premier League Wikipedia Page |work=Wikipedia |access-date=14 December 2025}}</ref> |
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The defending champions are the [[Lumbini Lions]], who won their maiden title in 2025 by defeating the [[Sudurpaschim Royals]] in the final.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/sudur-paschim-royals-vs-lumbini-lions-live-score-nepal-premier-league-2025-final-updates-highlights-kirtipur |title=Lumbini Lions Clinch NPL Second Edition Title |work=Outlook India|date=13 December 2025|access-date=14 December 2025}}</ref> |
The defending champions are the [[Lumbini Lions]], who won their maiden title in 2025 by defeating the [[Sudurpaschim Royals]] in the final.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/sudur-paschim-royals-vs-lumbini-lions-live-score-nepal-premier-league-2025-final-updates-highlights-kirtipur |title=Lumbini Lions Clinch NPL Second Edition Title |work=Outlook India|date=13 December 2025|access-date=14 December 2025}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:49, 14 December 2025
3rd season of Nepal Premier League T20
Cricket tournament
The 2026 Nepal Premier League, officially known as the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League 2026 for sponsorship reasons, will be the third season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), a professional men’s Twenty20 cricket league in Nepal.
Organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the tournament is expected to feature the same eight franchise teams established in the inaugural 2024 season.[1] Following the pattern of previous seasons, it is tentatively scheduled for **November–December 2026**.[2]
The defending champions are the Lumbini Lions, who won their maiden title in 2025 by defeating the Sudurpaschim Royals in the final.[3]
Teams and Franchises
The 2026 season will feature eight franchise teams representing various provinces and cities of Nepal.
Venue
The tournament is anticipated to be held primarily at the **Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground** (TU Cricket Ground) in Kirtipur, Kathmandu. Following the 2025 season, where all matches were held at this stadium, and considering ongoing renovations for night matches, it is expected to remain the central venue.[4]
Player Acquisition
Teams retain a core group of players and acquire the rest through a formal **player auction** under a salary cap.[5] The Cricket Association of Nepal will announce retention and auction policies ahead of the 2026 season.
Teams Overview
Tournament Structure
League Stage
- Single round-robin format; each team plays seven matches.
- Top four teams advance to the Playoffs.[6]
Playoffs (Page Playoff System)
- Top four teams compete in a Page playoff system, granting the top two teams a second chance to reach the final.
| Match | Teams | Outcome | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | Rank 1 vs Rank 2 | Winner | Advances directly to Final |
| Loser | Qualifier 2 | ||
| Eliminator | Rank 3 vs Rank 4 | Winner | Advances to Qualifier 2 |
| Loser | Eliminated | ||
| Qualifier 2 | Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator | Winner | Advances to Final |
| Loser | Eliminated | ||
| Final | Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 | Winner | Champions |
Statistics
- Statistics will be updated after the conclusion of the tournament.*
References
Category:2026 in Nepali cricket
Category:2026 cricket tournaments
Category:Nepal Premier League
