Nepal Premier League 2024 squads, schedule, live streaming

The cricket fever has reached new heights in Nepal as the much-anticipated Nepal Premier League (NPL 2024) kicked off on Saturday, November 30, 2024. This inaugural edition promises to be a thrilling spectacle as local Nepali talents team up with renowned international stars, bringing a fresh wave of excitement to cricket in the Everest nation. Among the big names joining the league are former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, New Zealand’s power-hitter Martin Guptill, and Nepal’s very own spin wizard, Sandeep Lamichhane. The NPL 2024 features eight competitive teams: Karnali Yaks, Chitwan Rhinos, Janakpur Bolts, Kathmandu Gurkhas, Biratnagar Kings, Lumbini Lions, Sudurpaschim Royals, and Pokhara Avengers. These teams will battle it out for the championship title in a total of 32 matches, offering fans a packed schedule of intense cricketing action.

All the matches will be hosted at the iconic Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, a venue that has seen some memorable cricketing moments. The NPL 2024 marks a significant milestone in Nepal’s cricket journey, as it aims to showcase the country’s growing cricketing prowess on an international stage while fostering the development of local players by exposing them to top-tier talent.

For those unfamiliar, the Nepal Premier League 2024 replaces the Nepal T20 League, which was introduced by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and played only once in 2022. The NPL aims to boost the popularity of cricket across Nepal while giving budding cricketers an opportunity to learn from international stars, helping to strengthen the nation’s cricketing foundation. The inaugural edition of the NPL will follow a two-stage format. The first stage will feature a single round-robin format, where all eight franchises will play against each other, giving each team seven matches. At the end of the league stage, the top four teams, based on the points table, will progress to the playoffs.

The second stage mirrors the playoff format of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The third and fourth-ranked teams will face off in an 'Eliminator,' while the top two teams will clash in 'Qualifier 1,' with the winner advancing directly to the final. The loser of Qualifier 1 will have another chance to reach the final by competing in 'Qualifier 2' against the winner of the Eliminator. The NPL 2024 final is scheduled for December 21, promising an exciting conclusion to Nepal’s flagship T20 league as the top teams vie for the championship title in this historic tournament.

Nepal Premier League 2024 squads

Karnali Yaks squad: Shikhar Dhawan, Sompal Kami (Marquee Player), Gulshan Kumar Jha, Nandan Yadav, Mausam Dhakal, Arjun Gharti, Dev Khanal, Rit Gautam, Bhuban Karki, Dipendra Rawat, Dipak Dumre, Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri, Chadwick Walton, Babar Hayat, Hussain Talat.

Chitwan Rhinos squad: Kushal Malla (Marquee Player), Rijan Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee, Sharad Vesawkar, Bipin Rawal, Santosh Karki, Dipesh Shrestha, Amar Singh Rautela, Deepak Bohara, Ranjeet Kumar, Gautam KC, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Marchant De Lange, Luc Benkenstein, Hassan Eisakhil.

Janakpur Bolts squad: Aasif Sheikh (Marquee Player), Lalit Rajbanshi, Anil Kumar Sah, Rupesh K Singh, Kishore Mahato, Aakash Tripathi, Shubh Kansakar, Sher Malla, Hemant Dhami, Arniko Prasad Yadav, Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar, James Neesham, Sohaib Maqsood, Lahiru Milantha, Muhammad Mohsin, Joshua Tromp.

Kathmandu Gurkhas squad: Karan KC (Marquee Player), Shahab Alam, Bhim Sharki, Rashid Khan, Shankar Rana, Dipesh Prasad Kandel, Sumit Maharjan, Krishna Karki, Bibek KC, Pratik Shrestha, Raju Rizal, Michael Levitt, Gerhard Erasmus, Stevie Sean Eskinazi, Dan Douthwaite.

Biratnagar Kings squad: Martin Guptill, Sandeep Lamichhane (Marquee Player), Lokesh Bam, Pratish GC, Bashir Ahmad, Rajesh Pulami Magar, Jitendra Kumar Mukhiya, Anil Kharel, Dipak Bohara, Subhash Bhandari, Naren Bhatta, Mrinal Gurung, Chris Sole, Nicholas Kirton, Aqib Ilyas, Ismat Alam.

Lumbini Lions squad: Rohit Kumar Paudel (Marquee Player), Surya Tamang, Bibek Yadav, Sundeep Jora, Aashutosh Ghiraiya, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Durgesh Gupta, Arjun Saud, Dinesh Adhikari, Abhishesh Gautam, Bikash Aagri, Unmukt Chand, Ben Cutting, Tom Moores.

Sudurpaschim Royals squad: Dipendra Singh Airee (Marquee Player), Md Aarif Sheikh, Abinash Bohara, Binod Bhandari, Ishan Pandey, Arjun Kumal, Khadak Bahadur Bohara, Naresh Budhayer, Bhoj Raj Bhatta, Amit Shrestha, Naren Saud, Rohan Mustafa, Scott Kuggeleijn, Saif Zaib, Brandon McMullen.

Pokhara Avengers squad: Kushal Bhurtel (Marquee Player), Sagar Dhakal, Aakash Chand, Kiran Kumar Thagunna, Narayan Joshi, Bipin Khatri, Dilip Nath, Trit Raj Das, Sunam Gautam, Dinesh Kharel, Amrit Gurung, Anderson Phillip, Bas De Leede, Andries Gous, Matt Critchley, Raymon Reifer, Michael Leask.

NPL 2024 Schedule

Nepal Premier League 2024 live streaming

Cricket fans in India eager to watch the inaugural edition of the Nepal Premier League can tune in to Star Sports Network, specifically on the Star Sports Select 1 channel. This ensures that viewers can enjoy the matches on television with high-quality coverage. For those who prefer to watch the games online, the NPL 2024 matches will be live-streamed on the FanCode app. Fans can also access the live streaming on the FanCode website by purchasing a tour pass. The cost for the tour pass is INR 89, allowing fans to enjoy all the exciting action of the NPL from the comfort of their homes or on the go.