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The 2024 Nepal Premier League (NPL) will be the inaugural season of the [[Nepal Premier League]], a franchise [[Twenty20]] (T20) cricket league in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsadda.com/cricket/news/nepal-premier-league-2024-start-date-announced |title=Inaugural edition of Nepal Premier League to begin on November 30 |work=SportsAdda |date=6 September 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.onlinekhabar.com/can-cricketing-calendar-2024.html |title=CAN releases cricketing calendar for 2024 |work=Onlinekhabar |date=4 January 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Organized by the [[Cricket Association of Nepal]] (CAN), the league will feature 8 teams representing various regions of Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/amp/eight-teams-announced-for-nepal-premier-league/news.html.twig |title=Eight teams announced for Nepal Premier League |work=myRepublica |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2024/31/392030/ |title=CAN announces eight franchises for Nepal Premier League |work=Khabarhub |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref> The tournament will commence on 30 November 2024 and conclude with the final match on 21 December 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricnepal.com/can-unveils-new-nepal-premier-league-logo-and-schedule |title=CAN unveils new Nepal Premier League logo and schedule |work=Cricnepal |date=19 August 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/07/06/can-to-organise-nepal-premier-league-in-november-and-december |title=CAN to organise Nepal Premier League in November and December |work=The Kathmandu Post |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref>
The '''2024 Nepal Premier League''' (NPL) (also known as '''[[Siddhartha Bank]] NPL''') will be the inaugural season of the [[Nepal Premier League]], a franchise [[Twenty20]] (T20) cricket league in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsadda.com/cricket/news/nepal-premier-league-2024-start-date-announced |title=Inaugural edition of Nepal Premier League to begin on November 30 |work=SportsAdda |date=6 September 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.onlinekhabar.com/can-cricketing-calendar-2024.html |title=CAN releases cricketing calendar for 2024 |work=Onlinekhabar |date=4 January 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Organized by the [[Cricket Association of Nepal]] (CAN), the league will feature 8 teams representing various regions of Nepal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eight teams announced for Nepal Premier League |url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/10/02/can-planning-to-develop-npl-into-a-global-premier-event |access-date=2024-11-15 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2024/31/392030/ |title=CAN announces eight franchises for Nepal Premier League |work=Khabarhub |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref> The tournament will commence on 30 November 2024 and conclude with the final match on 21 December 2024 (15 Mangsir to 6 Poush 2081 [[Vikram Samvat|BS]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricnepal.com/can-unveils-new-nepal-premier-league-logo-and-schedule |title=CAN unveils new Nepal Premier League logo and schedule |work=Cricnepal |date=19 August 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/07/06/can-to-organise-nepal-premier-league-in-november-and-december |title=CAN to organise Nepal Premier League in November and December |work=The Kathmandu Post |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref>

The 2024 NPL will follow a round-robin format, with each team playing seven matches, after which the top teams will advance to a playoff stage. In total, 32 matches will be played, covering both the round-robin and playoff stages.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/amp/eight-teams-announced-for-nepal-premier-league/news.html.twig |title=Eight teams announced for Nepal Premier League |work=myRepublica |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref> The league aims to elevate Nepal’s presence in the global T20 cricket landscape, offering a platform for both local and international players to showcase their talents, thereby contributing to the growth of cricket in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2024/31/392030/ |title=CAN announces eight franchises for Nepal Premier League |work=Khabarhub |access-date=19 September 2024}}</ref>


==Auctions and personnel signings==
==Auctions and personnel signings==
The auctions for team ownership was held on September 5, 2024. [[Pokhara]] was the most expensive team, costing over NPR 3,57,00,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://neplays.com/archives/144731 |title=NPL Franchise Teams Sold, Pokhara Fetches Highest Price |work=Neplays |access-date=11 September 2024}}</ref>


The auctions for team ownership was held on September 5, 2024. [[Pokhara]] was the most expensive team, costing over NPR 3,57,00,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://neplays.com/archives/144731 |title=NPL Franchise Teams Sold, Pokhara Fetches Highest Price |work=Neplays |access-date=11 September 2024}}</ref> For the inaugural NPL season, each team had a salary cap of {{NPRConvert|90|l|lk=yes}} for domestic auction. Eight Marquee players were listed form draw on 14 September 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricnepal.com/marquee-players-locked-in-for-all-eight-nepal-premier-league-teams|title=Marquee players locked in for all eight Nepal Premier League teams|work=Cricnepal |date=14 September 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/48983 |title=8 marquee players find teams for Nepal Premier League |work=The Rising Nepal |access-date=15 September 2024}}</ref> [[Sandeep Lamichhane]], [[Kushal Malla]], [[Aasif Sheikh]], [[Sompal Kami]], [[Karan KC]], [[Rohit Paudel]], [[Kushal Bhurtel]] and [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] were classified as [[Marquee player]]s. The auction was conducted on 6 October 2024 with [[Aarif Sheikh]], [[Anil Sah]], [[Bhim Sharki]], [[Bibek Yadav]], [[Gulsan Jha]], [[Lalit Rajbanshi]], [[Lokesh Bam]], [[Pratis GC]], [[Sagar Dhakal]], [[Shahab Alam]], [[Surya Tamang]] and [[Sundeep Jora]] winning the highest bid of {{NPRConvert|15|l|lk=yes}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=12 players sold at highest price at Nepal Premier League auction
Eight Marquee players were listed form draw on 14 September 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricnepal.com/marquee-players-locked-in-for-all-eight-nepal-premier-league-teams|title=Marquee players locked in for all eight Nepal Premier League teams|work=Cricnepal |date=14 September 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/48983 |title=8 marquee players find teams for Nepal Premier League |work=The Rising Nepal |access-date=15 September 2024}}</ref> [[Sandeep Lamichhane]], [[Kushal Malla]], [[Aasif Sheikh]], [[Sompal Kami]], [[Karan KC]], [[Rohit Paudel]], [[Kushal Bhurtel]] and [[Dipendra Singh Airee]] were classified as [[Marquee player]]s.

|url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/10/07/12-players-sold-at-highest-price-at-nepal-premier-league-auction |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=The Kathmandu Post |language=en}}</ref>.
===Player Auction===
The signing of foreign players will be conducted through a draft. They will be signed based on the franchise’s interest and budget.
Teams acquire players through an [[auction]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricnepal.com/nepal-premier-league-auction-to-feature-142-players |title=Nepal Premier League auction to feature 142 players |work=Cricnepal |access-date=5 October 2024}}</ref> Each team has a squad of 16 players, with the opportunity of signing up to four foreign players: one [[marquee player]] from lucky draw,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://wicketnepal.com/2024/09/8-marquee-players-in-nepal-premier-league-to-earn-npr-2-million-find-out-which-player-represents-which-team/ |title=8 Marquee Players in Nepal Premier League to Earn NPR 2 Million: Find Out Which Player Represents Which Team |work=Wicket Nepal |access-date=5 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricnepal.com/why-the-lucky-draw-system-in-the-nepal-premier-league-misses-the-mark |title=Why the Lucky Draw System in the Nepal Premier League Misses the Mark |work=Cricnepal |access-date=5 October 2024}}</ref> three grade A players, four grade B players, three grade C players and one player from talent hunt. [[Free agent|Unsold players]] at the auction can become replacement signings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricnepal.com/nepal-premier-league-auction-everything-you-need-to-know |title=Nepal Premier League auction: Everything you need to know |work=Cricnepal |access-date=6 October 2024}}</ref>

Other notable rules include:
* Team can buy up to 10 players from auction round (3 grade A, 4 grade B, and 3 grade C)
** Grade A player base price: [[Nepalese rupee|रु]]. 10 [[lakh]]s, up to [[Nepalese rupee|रु]]. 15 lakhs
** Grade B player base price: [[Nepalese rupee|रु]]. 5 lakhs, up to [[Nepalese rupee|रु]]. 10 lakhs
** Grade C player base price: [[Nepalese rupee|रु]]. 2 lakhs, up to [[Nepalese rupee|रु]]. 5 lakhs
* Players are bought by the highest-bidding franchise; if two or more bid the maximum amount, the [[Lottery|lottery]] will decide which team the player will go to.

* The [[salary cap]] of the auctioned players has been allotted a purse of {{NPRConvert|90|l|lk=yes}} each.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2024/10/1550048/a-maximum-of-90-lakhs-can-be-spent-on-npl-auctions |title=एनपीएलको अक्सनमा बढीमा ९ लाख खर्च गर्न पाउने |trans-title=A maximum of 9 million can be spent on NPL auction |work=Onlinekhabr |language=ne |access-date=5 October 2024}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Highest Paid Players in NPL 2024 Auction by [[The Kathmandu Post]]'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=12 players sold at highest price at Nepal Premier League auction
|url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/10/07/12-players-sold-at-highest-price-at-nepal-premier-league-auction |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=The Kathmandu Post |language=en}}</ref>
!Player
!Team
!Salary
|-
|[[Aarif Sheikh]]
|Sudurpaschim Royals (SR)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Anil Sah]]
|Janakpur Bolts (JB)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Bhim Sharki]]
|Kathmandu Gurkhas (KG)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Bibek Yadav]]
|Lumbini Lions (LL)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Gulsan Jha]]
|Karnali Yaks (KY)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Lalit Rajbanshi]]
|Janakpur Bolts (JB)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Lokesh Bam]]
|Biratnagar Kings (BK)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Pratis GC]]
|Biratnagar Kings (BK)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Sagar Dhakal]]
|Pokhara Avengers (PA)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Shahab Alam]]
|Kathmandu Gurkhas (KG)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Surya Tamang]]
|Lumbini Lions (LL)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
|[[Sandeep Jora]]
|Lumbini Lions (LL)
|Rs 15 lakhs
|-
| colspan="2" |'''Total'''
|Rs 180 lakhs
|-
| colspan="2" |'''Average salary'''
|Rs 15 lakhs
|}


==Squads==
==Squads==
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* [[Rajesh Pulami]]
* [[Rajesh Pulami]]
* {{flagicon|OMN}} [[Aqib Ilyas]]
* {{flagicon|OMN}} [[Aqib Ilyas]]
* {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Nicholas Kirton]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Martin Guptill]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[Martin Guptill]]
* {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Nicholas Kirton]]
* {{flagicon|SCO}} [[Chris Sole]]
* {{flagicon|SCO}} [[Chris Sole]]
* {{cricon|AFG}} Ismat Alam
* {{cricon|AFG}} Ismat Alam



| valign="top" |
| valign="top" |
* '''[[Kushal Malla]]'''
* '''[[Kushal Malla]]'''
* [[Sharad Vesawkar]]
* [[Sharad Vesawkar]]
* [[Kamal Singh Airee]]
* [[Kamal Singh Airee]]
* Deepak Bohara
* Deepak Bohara
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* {{flagicon|SA}} [[Marchant de Lange]]
* {{flagicon|SA}} [[Marchant de Lange]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Luc Benkenstein]]
* {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Luc Benkenstein]]
* {{flagicon|AFG|2013}} Hasan Eisakhil
* {{flagicon|AFG|2013}} Hassan Eisakhil
* {{flagicon|NAM}} [[Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton]]
* {{flagicon|NAM}} [[Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton]]



| valign="top" |
| valign="top" |
* '''[[Aasif Sheikh (cricketer)|Aasif Sheikh]]''' (wk)
* '''[[Aasif Sheikh (cricketer)|Aasif Sheikh]]''' (wk)
* [[Hemant Dhami]]
* [[Hemant Dhami]]
* Shubh Kansakar
* Shubh Kansakar
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* Aakash Tripathi
* Aakash Tripathi
* Arniko Yadav
* Arniko Yadav
* Adil alam
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[James Neesham]]
* {{flagicon|NZ}} [[James Neesham]]
* [[Chris Gayle]]
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joshua Tromp]]
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joshua Tromp]]
* {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Sohaib Maqsood]]
* {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Sohaib Maqsood]]
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mohammad Mohsin (cricketer, born 1996)|Mohammad Mohsin]]
* {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Mohsin (cricketer, born 1996)|Mohammad Mohsin]]
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Lahiru Milantha]] (wk)
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Lahiru Milantha]] (wk)


| valign="top" |
| valign="top" |
* '''[[Sompal Kami]]'''
* '''[[Sompal Kami]]'''
* Yubraj Bhandari
* [[Mousom Dhakal]]
* [[Mousom Dhakal]]
* Dipendra Rawat
* Dipendra Rawat
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* [[Bhim Sharki]]
* [[Bhim Sharki]]
* Pratik Shrestha
* Pratik Shrestha
* {{flagicon|NAM}} [[Gerhard Erasmus]]
* {{flagicon|NAM}} [[Gerhard Erasmus]]
* {{flagicon|NED}} [[Michael Levitt (cricketer)|Michael Levitt]]
* {{flagicon|NED}} [[Michael Levitt (cricketer)|Michael Levitt]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Stephen Eskinazi]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Stephen Eskinazi]]
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Dan Douthwaite]]
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Dan Douthwaite]]
* {{flagicon|SA}}[[David Miller]]



| valign="top" |
| valign="top" |
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* [[Arjun Saud]] (wk)
* [[Arjun Saud]] (wk)
* [[Bibek Yadav]]
* [[Bibek Yadav]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[David Warner]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Ben Cutting]]
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Ben Cutting]]
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Unmukt Chand]]
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Unmukt Chand]]
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Tom Moores]] (wk)
* {{flagicon|England}} [[Tom Moores]] (wk)
* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[David Warner (cricketer)|David Warner]]
* {{flagicon|West Indies}} [[Ramon Simmonds]]

| valign="top" |
| valign="top" |
* '''[[Kushal Bhurtel]]'''
* '''[[Kushal Bhurtel]]'''
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* [[Dilip Nath]](wk)
* [[Dilip Nath]](wk)
* Kiran Thagunna
* Kiran Thagunna
* ''Sudip Aryal (Talent Hunt)''
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Andries Gous]] (wk)
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Andries Gous]] (wk)
* {{flagicon|NED}} [[Bas de Leede]]
* {{flagicon|NED}} [[Bas de Leede]]
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* {{flagicon|West Indies}} [[Raymon Reifer]]
* {{flagicon|West Indies}} [[Raymon Reifer]]
* {{flagicon|SCO}} [[Michael Leask]]
* {{flagicon|SCO}} [[Michael Leask]]



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| valign="top" |
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|Total Players:'''15'''
|Total Players:'''15'''
|Total Players:'''15'''
|Total Players:'''15'''
|Total Players:'''14'''
|Total Players:'''15'''
|Total Players:'''17'''
|Total Players:'''16'''
|Total Players:'''15'''
|Total Players:'''15'''
|}
|}
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|[[Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground]]
|[[Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground]]
|-
|-
|Capacity: 15,000+
|Capacity: 25,500+
|-
|-
|[[File:Kirtipur_Cricket_Stadium.jpg|300x300px]]
|[[File:Kirtipur_Cricket_Stadium.jpg|300x300px]]
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|win_SUD = |loss_SUD = |nr_SUD = |nrr_SUD=
|win_SUD = |loss_SUD = |nr_SUD = |nrr_SUD=


|name_BIR=[[Biratnagar Kings]]
|name_BIR=Biratnagar Kings
|name_SUD=[[Sudurpaschim Royals]]
|name_SUD=[[Sudurpaschim Royals]]
|name_JAN=[[Janakpur Bolts ]]
|name_JAN=Janakpur Bolts
|name_KAT=[[Kathmandu Gurkhas]]
|name_KAT=Kathmandu Gurkhas
|name_CHI=[[Chitwan Rhinos]]
|name_CHI=Chitwan Rhinos
|name_LUM=[[Lumbini Lions]]
|name_LUM=[[Lumbini Lions]]
|name_POK=[[Pokhara Avengers]]
|name_POK=Pokhara Avengers
|name_KAR=[[Karnali Yaks]]
|name_KAR=[[Karnali Yaks]]


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! {{Abbr|Pos.|Position on points table}}
! {{Abbr|Pos.|Position on points table}}
|-
|-
| align="left" | [[Biratnagar Kings]]|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
| align="left" | Biratnagar Kings|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
| align="left" | [[Chitwan Rhinos]]|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
| align="left" | Chitwan Rhinos|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
| align="left" | Janakpur Bolts || || || || || || || || || || || ||
| align="left" | Janakpur Bolts || || || || || || || || || || || ||
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| align="left" | [[Karnali Yaks]]|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
| align="left" | [[Karnali Yaks]]|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
| align="left" | [[Kathmandu Gurkhas]]|| || || || || || || || || || || || ||
| align="left" | Kathmandu Gurkhas|| || || || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
| align="left" | [[Lumbini Lions]] || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
| align="left" | [[Lumbini Lions]] || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
| align="left" | [[Pokhara Avengers]] || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
| align="left" | Pokhara Avengers || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
| align="left" | [[Sudurpaschim Royals]]|| || || || || || || || || || || || ||
| align="left" | [[Sudurpaschim Royals]]|| || || || || || || || || || || || ||
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•'''Lowest score''':(-----)runs by(team).
•'''Lowest score''':(-----)runs by(team).
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==Broadcasting==
{| class="wikitable"
!Location
!Television broadcaster
|-
|India<br/>Nepal
|[[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]]
|}


==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

{{Nepal Premier League}}


[[Category:Nepal Premier League]]
[[Category:Nepal Premier League]]

Latest revision as of 00:32, 16 November 2024

2024 Nepal Premier League
Dates30 November – 21 December 2024
Administrator(s)Cricket Association of Nepal
Cricket formatTwenty20
Tournament format(s)Round-robin and playoffs
Host(s)   Nepal
Participants8
Matches32
Official websitenpl-t20.com
2025

The 2024 Nepal Premier League (NPL) (also known as Siddhartha Bank NPL) will be the inaugural season of the Nepal Premier League, a franchise Twenty20 (T20) cricket league in Nepal.[1][2] Organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the league will feature 8 teams representing various regions of Nepal.[3][4] The tournament will commence on 30 November 2024 and conclude with the final match on 21 December 2024 (15 Mangsir to 6 Poush 2081 BS).[5][6]

Auctions and personnel signings

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The auctions for team ownership was held on September 5, 2024. Pokhara was the most expensive team, costing over NPR 3,57,00,000.[7]

Eight Marquee players were listed form draw on 14 September 2024.[8][9] Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Malla, Aasif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee were classified as Marquee players.

Player Auction

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Teams acquire players through an auction.[10] Each team has a squad of 16 players, with the opportunity of signing up to four foreign players: one marquee player from lucky draw,[11][12] three grade A players, four grade B players, three grade C players and one player from talent hunt. Unsold players at the auction can become replacement signings.[13]

Other notable rules include:

  • Team can buy up to 10 players from auction round (3 grade A, 4 grade B, and 3 grade C)
  • Players are bought by the highest-bidding franchise; if two or more bid the maximum amount, the lottery will decide which team the player will go to.
  • The salary cap of the auctioned players has been allotted a purse of रू90 lakh (US$67,000) each.[14]
Highest Paid Players in NPL 2024 Auction by The Kathmandu Post[15]
Player Team Salary
Aarif Sheikh Sudurpaschim Royals (SR) Rs 15 lakhs
Anil Sah Janakpur Bolts (JB) Rs 15 lakhs
Bhim Sharki Kathmandu Gurkhas (KG) Rs 15 lakhs
Bibek Yadav Lumbini Lions (LL) Rs 15 lakhs
Gulsan Jha Karnali Yaks (KY) Rs 15 lakhs
Lalit Rajbanshi Janakpur Bolts (JB) Rs 15 lakhs
Lokesh Bam Biratnagar Kings (BK) Rs 15 lakhs
Pratis GC Biratnagar Kings (BK) Rs 15 lakhs
Sagar Dhakal Pokhara Avengers (PA) Rs 15 lakhs
Shahab Alam Kathmandu Gurkhas (KG) Rs 15 lakhs
Surya Tamang Lumbini Lions (LL) Rs 15 lakhs
Sandeep Jora Lumbini Lions (LL) Rs 15 lakhs
Total Rs 180 lakhs
Average salary Rs 15 lakhs

Squads

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The player auction took place on 6 October 2024.[16][17][18]

Biratnagar Kings Chitwan Rhinos Janakpur Bolts Karnali Yaks Kathmandu Gurkhas Lumbini Lions Pokhara Avengers Sudurpaschim Royals
Head coaches
Ireland Kevin O'Brien India Umesh Patwal Sri Lanka Pubudu Dassanayake Nepal Gyanendra Malla Nepal Basanta Shahi India Nandan Phadnis India Rajiv Kumar Nepal Jagat Tamata
Players





Total Players:16 Total Players:16 Total Players:16 Total Players:15 Total Players:15 Total Players:15 Total Players:16 Total Players:15
  • Players in bold are Marquee Players of their respective teams.

Venue

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Kirtipur
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
Capacity: 25,500+
2024 Nepal Premier League (Nepal)

Teams and standings

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Points table

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Pos Team Pld W L NR Pts NRR Qualification
1 Biratnagar Kings 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to Qualifier 1
2 Chitwan Rhinos 0 0 0 0 0
3 Janakpur Bolts 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to Eliminator
4 Karnali Yaks 0 0 0 0 0
5 Kathmandu Gurkhas 0 0 0 0 0
6 Lumbini Lions 0 0 0 0 0
7 Pokhara Avengers 0 0 0 0 0
8 Sudurpaschim Royals 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: 30 November 2024. Source: [citation needed]

Match summary

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Below is a summary of results for each team's first regular season matches, plus finals where applicable, in chronological order. A team's opponent for any given match is listed above the margin of victory/defeat.

Group matches Playoffs
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Q1 E Q2 F Pos.
Biratnagar Kings
Chitwan Rhinos
Janakpur Bolts
Karnali Yaks
Kathmandu Gurkhas
Lumbini Lions
Pokhara Avengers
Sudurpaschim Royals
Team's results→ Won Tied Lost N/R

League stage

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Matches

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Match 1
30 November 2024
TBD
v
TBD

Match 2
TBD
v
TBD

Match 3
TBD
v
TBD

Match 4
TBD
v
TBD

Match 5
TBD
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TBD

Match 6
TBD
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TBD

Match 7
TBD
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TBD

Match 8
TBD
v
TBD

Match 9
TBD
v
TBD

Match 10
TBD
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TBD

Match 11
TBD
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TBD

Match 12
TBD
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TBD

Match 13
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TBD

Match 14
TBD
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TBD

Match 15
TBD
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TBD

Match 16
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TBD

Match 17
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TBD

Match 18
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TBD

Match 19
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TBD

Match 20
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TBD

Match 21
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Match 22
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Match 23
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Match 24
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Match 25
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Match 26
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Match 27
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Match 28
TBD
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TBD

Play-offs

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Brackets

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Qualifier 1Qualifier 2Final
December 2024 - Kirtipur21 December 2024 - Kirtipur
11st placed teamQ1WWinner of qualifier 1
22nd placed teamDecember 2024 - KirtipurQ2WWinner of qualifier 2
Q1LLoser of qualifier 1
EliminatorEWWinner of eliminator
December 2024 - Kirtipur
33rd placed team
44th placed team

Qualifier 1

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Match 29
December 2024
1st placed team
v
2nd placed team

Eliminator

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Match 30
December 2024
3rd placed team
v
4th placed team

Qualifier 2

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Match 31
December 2024
Winner of eliminator
v
Loser of qualifier 1

Final

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Match 32
21 December 2024
Winner of qualifier 1
v
Winner of qualifier 2

Broadcasting

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Location Television broadcaster
India
Nepal
Star Sports

References

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