Kathmandu, Dec 12: The final match of the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) second season has been set for Saturday (December 13).
Defending runners-up Sudurpaschim Royals and Lumbini Lions are taking on in the final to be held at 3.30 pm at Kirtipur-based TU International Cricket Ground. Sudurpaschim has come closer to the title defeating Biratnagar by 77 runs in the first Qualifier.
Likewise, Lumbini has secured its place for the final beating Biratnagar by 40 runs in the second Qualifier. Biratnagar which suffered a defeat by Sudurpaschim in the first Qualifier got a chance to play second Qualifier. Sudurpaschim had lost the last NPL’s final to Janakpur Bolts by 5 wickets.
Lumbini was ousted from the league phase in the previous edition of the franchise tournament. The NPL title winner will bag a cash prize of Rs 11 million while the runners-up will get Rs 5.1 million. The third winner is entitled to receive Rs 2.5 million and fourth Rs 1.5 million.
Eight teams had participated in the NPL tournament hosted by the Cricket Association of Nepal. The NPL second edition this time had kicked off on 17 November 2025.
