Draft:2025 Nepal Premier League

Nepal Premier League
Countries	Nepal
Administrator	Cricket Association of Nepal
Format	Twenty20
First edition	2024
Latest edition	2025
Tournament format	Round-robin and playoffs
Number of teams	8
Website	Official website

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2025 Nepal Premier League (NPL) will be the second edition of the league, following its inaugural season in 2024.Twenty20 cricket league organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). T The tournament will feature eight city-based franchise teams competing in a round-robin format, followed by playoffs.

History

The Nepal Premier League was launched in 2024, after the Cricket Association of Nepal restructured professional cricket leagues in the country. The 2025 edition is expected to build upon the success of the inaugural season and will include both local and international players.

Tournament Format

The 2025 NPL will have a round-robin format where each team plays all others, followed by a playoff stage. The top four teams from the round-robin stage will compete in the semifinals, with winners advancing to the final.

Teams

The following eight franchise teams are confirmed for the 2025 season:

Team	Debut	Home City
Pokhara Avengers	2024	Pokhara
Kathmandu Gurkhas	2024	Kathmandu
Biratnagar Kings	2024	Biratnagar
Chitwan Rhinos	2024	Chitwan
Janakpur Bolts	2024	Janakpur
Karnali Yaks	2024	Karnali
Lumbini Lions	2024	Lumbini
Sudurpaschim Royals	2024	Sudurpaschim