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Cricket Stars Descend on Nepal Premier League!
26 Oct
Summary
- Top international cricketers are participating in the NPL 2026.
- The tournament begins October 26 and concludes November 21.
- Matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on FanCode.
The much-anticipated Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 is officially set to begin on October 26, with the tournament scheduled to conclude on November 21. This edition will feature eight teams battling it out at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Several high-profile international cricketers, including David Warner, Rashid Khan, Andre Russell, Shakib Al Hasan, and Moeen Ali, have arrived in Kathmandu to participate. The ICC formally sanctioned the NPL on October 16, removing previous restrictions and allowing these top players to join the franchises.
Fans in India can follow all the matches through live streaming on FanCode, which requires a subscription. Additionally, Star Sports has been confirmed as the international television broadcaster for the tournament, ensuring widespread coverage.
The NPL 2026 schedule is organized around double-headers, with two matches planned for most days. The first match will commence at 12:30 p.m. local time (NPT), which is 12:15 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST). The second game will start at 4:30 p.m. NPT, corresponding to 4:15 p.m. IST.
