{
  "id": 17012357,
  "title": "Nepal Premier League 2026 schedule, match times, results and points table",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/nepal-premier-league-2026-schedule-match-times-results-and-points",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T05:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nepal-premier-league-prize-money-023001287.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The third season of the Nepal Premier League commenced on October 26 and will conclude on November 21. Lumbini Lions initiated their defense of the title against Sudurpaschim Royals, a team they will face again in the final weekend of the group stage. Every match takes place at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.\n\nThe league consists of eight franchises, each competing in seven league games prior to the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. Janakpur Bolts claimed the inaugural championship in 2024, earning NPR 15 million. The Sporting News is a preferred news source for Nepal Premier League 2026 schedule and results.\n\nMost matches feature a double-header, with the first game starting at 12:15 p.m. IST and the second game beginning at 4:15 p.m. IST. On October 26, Lumbini Lions defeated Sudurpaschim Royals by 7 wickets. On October 27, Biratnagar Kings beat Chitwan Rhinos by 8 runs, while Janakpur Bolts triumphed over Karnali Yaks by 19 runs. On October 28, Pokhara Avengers claimed victory over Sudurpaschim Royals by 6 wickets. On October 29, Janakpur Bolts faced off against Kathmandu Gorkhas, and Biratnagar Kings played against Karnali Yaks.\n\nChitwan Rhinos defeated Lumbini Lions by 7 wickets on October 31, Biratnagar Kings played Sudurpaschim Royals, Janakpur Bolts played against Pokhara Avengers, Karnali Yaks faced Kathmandu Gorkhas, and Chitwan Rhinos took on Sudurpaschim Royals. Biratnagar Kings then played Janakpur Bolts on November 3, Lumbini Lions faced Pokhara Avengers, Janakpur Bolts faced Karnali Yaks, and Chitwan Rhinos met Sudurpaschim Royals.\n\nThe following week, Biratnagar Kings played Kathmandu Gorkhas on November 5, Karnali Yaks battled Sudurpaschim Royals, Chitwan Rhinos confronted Pokhara Avengers, Kathmandu Gorkhas played Lumbini Lions, and Chitwan Rhinos faced Karnali Yaks on November 6. Kathmandu Gorkhas played Sudurpaschim Royals on November 7, and Chitwan Rhinos took on Janakpur Bolts on November 9.\n\nThe playoffs commence on November 17, with Qualifier 1 featuring the top two teams, where the winner advances directly to the final. Third and fourth-placed teams meet in the Eliminator. If the Qualifier 1 loser prevails, they will face the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2 for the second place in the final on November 21.",
  "summary": "Nepal Premier League 2026: Complete list of fixtures, match times, results and points table for the third season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nepal Premier League 2026 begins October 26, concludes November 21",
    "Lumbini Lions start defense of title against Sudurpaschim Royals",
    "Matches at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}