The Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024, a cricket tournament organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), is set to elevate the standard of cricket in Nepal. With eight dynamic franchises, international player participation, and a robust format, the NPL is poised to leave a lasting impact on Nepalese cricket, its economy, and its global recognition.

Tournament Structure

The NPL 2024 features a fast-paced league format leading to playoffs, with matches scheduled from November 30 to December 21, 2024, at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Teams compete in a double round-robin, followed by eliminators and qualifiers, culminating in a grand finale.

Participating Teams

1. Biratnagar Kings
   Key Players: Sandeep Lamichhane, Martin Guptill (Australia)
2. Chitwan Rhinos
   Key Players: Kushal Malla, Ravi Bopara (England)
3. Janakpur Bolts
   Key Players: Aasif Sheikh, Jimmy Neesham (New Zealand)
4. Kathmandu Gurkhas
   Key Players: Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia), Michael Levitt (Netherlands)
5. Karnali Yaks
   Key Players: Shikhar Dhawan (India), Babar Hayat (Hong Kong)
6. Lumbini Lions
   Key Players: Rohit Paudel, Ben Cutting (Australia)
7. Pokhara Avengers
   Key Players: Kushal Bhurtel, Bas de Leede (Netherlands)
8. Sudurpaschim Royals
   Key Players: Dipendra Singh Airee, Brandon McMullen (Scotland)

Highlights of NPL 2024

• Star Players: Shikhar Dhawan, Martin Guptill, Jimmy Neesham, Sandeep Lamichhane and Dipendra Singh Airee.
• Venue: Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
• Schedule: November 30 – December 21, 2024, including playoffs and grand finale.

Nepal Premier League has broken the record of the biggest domestic sports league hosted in Nepal. The winner of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024 will receive a prize of NPR 1.11 crore. This announcement was made during the inaugural ceremony of the NPL. The organizers have also revealed the prize money for other top-performing teams: the runners-up will receive NPR 50 lakh, the third-place team will get NPR 30 lakh, and the fourth-place team will be awarded NPR 20 lakh.

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