What is Nepal Premier League?
The Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024 is set to begin its inaugural season on November 30, featuring cricket stars like Shikhar Dhawan and a lineup of international and national talent. The league will host eight teams, including Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos, with the final match scheduled for December 21 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Alongside Dhawan, players such as Martin Guptill, James Neesham, and Sandeep Lamichhane will also participate, enhancing the league’s profile with their presence as marquee players.
The NPL promises a thrilling lineup of international and local cricket stars, with former India opener Shikhar Dhawan headlining the event. Joining him are cricket luminaries such as Martin Guptill and James Neesham from New Zealand, England’s Ravi Bopara, West Indies’ Chadwick Walton, Pakistan’s Mohammad Hussain Talat, and Babar Hayat from Hong Kong.
The league will also spotlight Nepal’s cricket talents including Sandeep Lamichhane and national team players like Kushal Malla and Aasif Sheikh. The matches are scheduled to be held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, promising a showcase of top-tier cricket in a prestigious venue.
The NPL’s format includes a single round-robin stage followed by playoffs, mimicking the IPL’s structure. This format ensures a high-stakes competition throughout the season, culminating in a grand finale on December 21st. Fans can catch the live action on Star Sports Network in India, with streaming available on JioCinema and other platforms ensuring no one misses out on the cricketing action.
As teams gear up for the mega auction and the league matches, the NPL is set to not only boost Nepal’s cricketing profile but also provide a platform for emerging talents to shine on an international stage. With the blend of seasoned veterans and budding stars, the NPL 2024 is all poised to be a landmark event in cricketing history.
Live streaming details of Nepal Premier League
Star Sports are the official broadcasters of Nepal Premier League in India and Nepal. For Indian fans, Star Sports Select 1 will broadcast the matches live. In Nepal, NPL 2024 will be available on Star Sports channels. Live streaming of NPL 2024 will be available on FanCode app in India. In Nepal, live streaming will be available on Dish Home Media Network via Action Sports HD.
NPL 2024 complete squads
Biratnagar Kings:
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, Martin Guptill, Nicholas Kirton, Aqib Ilyas, Ismat Alam. Head coach: Kevin O’Brien
Chitwan Rhinos:
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. Head coach: Umesh Patwal.
Janakpur Bolts:
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. Head coach: Pubudu Dassanayake
Karnali Yaks:
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, Shikhar Dhawan, Chadwick Walton, Babar Hayat, Hussain Talat.
Kathmandu Gurkhas:
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.
Lumbini Lions:
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.
Pokhara Avengers:
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.
Sudurpaschim Royals:
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.