NPL Auction 2026: Player Prices & Squad Tracker
Official records from the Nepal Premier League Season 3 player auction held in Kathmandu on July 6, 2026. Explore final bidding prices, sold and unsold lists across 155 shortlisted domestic players, franchise purse spends, and strategic Category A, B, and C signings.
Auction Date: July 6, 2026 · Tournament Window: October 26 – November 21, 2026 · Venue: Kathmandu
The Nepal Premier League Season 3 player auction took place in Kathmandu on July 6, 2026, placing 155 shortlisted domestic cricketers across Category A, Category B, and Category C before the eight franchise panels. Before auction day, the franchises had already retained 52 players from their existing squads; 37 players were sold in the live auction session. National wicketkeeper-batter Aasif Sheikh commanded the highest bid of the day, securing an NPR 20 lakh contract with defending champions Lumbini Lions. Four Category A cricketers reached the maximum bidding cap of NPR 15 lakh, including Arjun Gharti, Bibek Kumar Yadav, Rupesh Kumar Singh, and Trit Raj Das. Franchises committed significant financial resources from their NPR 90 lakh team purses, establishing the domestic foundations of their championship squads. Fans who followed the bidding as it happened can revisit the day in our Season 3 auction live updates and the report of how the player auction began in Kathmandu.
NPL 2026 Auction Key Facts & Results
- Auction Event: The third edition player auction took place on July 6, 2026, in Kathmandu, organizing 155 shortlisted domestic cricketers into Category A, B, and C. Franchises had already retained 52 players from their squads before auction day; 37 players were sold in the live session.
- Highest Price: National wicketkeeper-batter Aasif Sheikh secured the top bid of NPR 20 lakh, joining defending champions Lumbini Lions.
- Category A Signings: Four players reached NPR 15 lakh: Arjun Gharti (Pokhara Avengers), Bibek Kumar Yadav (Chitwan Rhinos), Rupesh Kumar Singh (Biratnagar Kings via lucky draw), and Trit Raj Das (Janakpur Bolts).
- Category C Depth: Franchises signed 17 players from Category C, with Sujan Thapaliya and Rit Gautam rising to NPR 4.25 lakh.
- Highest Spender: Lumbini Lions recorded the largest auction outlay at NPR 44 lakh, leaving NPR 5.25 lakh in unspent purse.
Top Category A Signings and Tactical Impact
Category A featured Nepal's premier domestic talent pool, setting the tone for the third edition auction in Kathmandu. With a base price band of NPR 10 to 15 lakh, franchises engaged in competitive bidding wars to secure frontline match-winners.
Aasif Sheikh
NPR 20 LakhThe marquee acquisition of the entire auction. Aasif brings top-order fluency, international composure, and glovework to the defending champions, pairing with national captain Rohit Paudel to form the league's strongest domestic spine.
Arjun Gharti
NPR 15 LakhPokhara Avengers committed NPR 15 lakh to secure Arjun Gharti, providing middle-overs stability and finishing capability under the guidance of head coach Ajantha Mendis.
Bibek Kumar Yadav
NPR 15 LakhChitwan Rhinos reinforced their lower-order hitting and seam-bowling resources by locking in Bibek Yadav at NPR 15 lakh, giving Kushal Malla a reliable tactical partner during death overs.
Rupesh Kumar Singh
NPR 15 LakhFour franchises matched maximum bids for Rupesh Singh, triggering an official lucky draw. Biratnagar Kings emerged victorious, adding an aggressive pace option to their bowling attack.
Trit Raj Das
NPR 15 LakhJanakpur Bolts utilized their extensive purse to sign Trit Raj Das at NPR 15 lakh, bolstering their top-order batting depth ahead of their Season 3 campaign.
Team Purse Spend and Remaining Budget
Franchises operated under strict salary caps for the domestic auction. Reported expenditures reflect domestic bidding totals; retained player packages and marquee overseas signings are accounted for separately under tournament player contract guidelines.
| Franchise Team | Auction Spend | Purse Remaining | Key Auction Buys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbini Lions | NPR 44 Lakh | NPR 5.25 Lakh | Aasif Sheikh (20L), Kishor Mahato (10L) |
| Sudurpaschim Royals | NPR 26 Lakh | NPR 16.5 Lakh | Dipak Bohara (10L), Anil Kharel (5L) |
| Biratnagar Kings | NPR 37.25 Lakh | NPR 14.25 Lakh | Rupesh Kumar Singh (15L), Dilsad Ali (5L) |
| Kathmandu Gorkhas | NPR 17 Lakh | NPR 17 Lakh | Sahil Patel (5L), Dayanand Mandal (2L) |
| Pokhara Avengers | NPR 26.75 Lakh | NPR 18.75 Lakh | Arjun Gharti (15L), Sudip Aryal (3L) |
| Karnali Yaks | NPR 26 Lakh | NPR 16 Lakh | Shubh Kansakar (10L), Bipin Prasad Sharma (5L) |
| Chitwan Rhinos | NPR 26 Lakh | NPR 16 Lakh | Bibek Kumar Yadav (15L), Mausam Dhakal (3L) |
| Janakpur Bolts | NPR 41.25 Lakh | NPR 25 Lakh | Trit Raj Das (15L), Abhisekh Tiwari (5L) |
Retained players and overseas international stars appear in the team directory; the overseas names are collected in the international stars directory.
Category Structure & Domestic Depth Signings
The auction pool divided 155 shortlisted players into three clear tiers based on national caps, age-group experience, and domestic track records:
- Category A (5 Players, Base NPR 10–15 Lakh): High-profile national team cricketers. All five secured contracts, headlined by Aasif Sheikh at NPR 20 lakh and four others at NPR 15 lakh.
- Category B (27 Players, Base NPR 5 Lakh): Established domestic performers and regional leaders. Highlights included Dipak Bohara (NPR 10L to Sudurpaschim Royals), Kishor Mahato (NPR 10L to Lumbini Lions), and Shubh Kansakar (NPR 10L to Karnali Yaks).
- Category C (123 Players, Base NPR 2 Lakh): Emerging talent, wicketkeeping reserves, and local provincial standouts. 17 players were signed, with aggressive bidding driving Sujan Thapaliya (Biratnagar Kings) and Rit Gautam (Janakpur Bolts) to NPR 4.25 lakh each, while Santosh Karki, Mausam Dhakal, and Sudip Aryal reached NPR 3 lakh.
Depth signings often determine championship success on wear-and-tear Kirtipur wickets. Minimum-price additions like Surya Tamang (Karnali Yaks, NPR 2L), Sachin Bhatta (Sudurpaschim Royals, NPR 2L), Ashok Dhami (Chitwan Rhinos, NPR 2L), and Prasiddha Jaisi (Kathmandu Gorkhas, NPR 2L) provide essential rotation options over a demanding 32-match campaign.
Source Records and Discrepancy Transparency
Independent coverage requires transparent accounting where source documentation diverges. The official live auction desk on July 6 concluded with 37 sold players and 118 unsold players, after 52 players had been retained by franchises before the auction. Subsequent compiled database trackers cataloged 53 players as signed, including post-auction assignments. Our auction live streaming guide explains how fans followed the bidding live on the day.
Dilsad Ali and Sahil Patel appeared sold in later tracker compilations while listed unsold in initial live-room summaries. These entries are explicitly marked for reader clarity. Player records are attributed directly to verified news reports from The Kathmandu Post, Ratopati, Khabarhub, and Cricnepal.
Interactive Player Auction Board
Search through the complete roster of 155 shortlisted cricketers. Filter by player name, franchise, or category using the interactive search field.
| Player | Franchise | Cat | Base | Final Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aasif Sheikh | Lumbini Lions | A | NPR 15 Lakh | NPR 20 Lakh | Sold |
| Arjun Gharti | Pokhara Avengers | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Bibek Kumar Yadav | Chitwan Rhinos | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Rupesh Kumar Singh | Biratnagar Kings | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Trit Raj Das | Janakpur Bolts | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Dipak Bohara | Sudurpaschim Royals | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 10 Lakh | Sold |
| Kishor Mahato | Lumbini Lions | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 10 Lakh | Sold |
| Shubh Kansakar | Karnali Yaks | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 10 Lakh | Sold |
| Aakash Tripathi | Lumbini Lions | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Abhisekh Tiwari | Janakpur Bolts | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Amar Singh Rautela | Janakpur Bolts | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Anil Kharel | Sudurpaschim Royals | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Bipin Prasad Sharma | Karnali Yaks | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Bishal Kumar Patel | Janakpur Bolts | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Dilsad Ali | Biratnagar Kings | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold (Timeline Check) |
| Player | Franchise | Cat | Base | Final Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aakash Tripathi | Lumbini Lions | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Aashutosh Pandey | Janakpur Bolts | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Aasif Sheikh | Lumbini Lions | A | NPR 15 Lakh | NPR 20 Lakh | Sold |
| Abhisekh Tiwari | Janakpur Bolts | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Ajay Chauhan | Lumbini Lions | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Amar Singh Rautela | Janakpur Bolts | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Anil Kharel | Sudurpaschim Royals | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Aprajit Poudel | Biratnagar Kings | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Arjun Gharti | Pokhara Avengers | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Arniko Prasad Yadav | Lumbini Lions | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Ashok Dhami | Chitwan Rhinos | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Ayub Chand | Sudurpaschim Royals | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Bibek Kumar Rana Magar | Pokhara Avengers | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2.75 Lakh | Sold |
| Bibek Kumar Yadav | Chitwan Rhinos | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Bipin Acharya | Pokhara Avengers | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Bipin Prasad Sharma | Karnali Yaks | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Bipin Rawal | Chitwan Rhinos | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Bishal Kumar Patel | Janakpur Bolts | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Bishal Susling | Janakpur Bolts | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Dayanand Mandal | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Dev Shah | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Dilsad Ali | Biratnagar Kings | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold (Timeline Check) |
| Dipak Bohara | Sudurpaschim Royals | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 10 Lakh | Sold |
| Dipendra Rawat | Karnali Yaks | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Diwan Pun | Karnali Yaks | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Durgesh Gupta | Lumbini Lions | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Gautam KC | Chitwan Rhinos | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Imran Shekh | Biratnagar Kings | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Kishor Mahato | Lumbini Lions | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 10 Lakh | Sold |
| Krishna Paudel | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Mausam Dhakal | Chitwan Rhinos | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 3 Lakh | Sold |
| Milan Bohara | Sudurpaschim Royals | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Naren Saud | Biratnagar Kings | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Prajwal Thapa | Biratnagar Kings | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Prashiddha Jaishi | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Pratik Pokharel | Pokhara Avengers | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Pratik Shrestha | Biratnagar Kings | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Rit Gautam | Janakpur Bolts | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 4.25 Lakh | Sold |
| Rupesh Kumar Singh | Biratnagar Kings | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Sachin Bhatta | Sudurpaschim Royals | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Sachin Sharma | Karnali Yaks | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Sahil Patel | Kathmandu Gorkhas | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold (Timeline Check) |
| Salahuddin Khan | Chitwan Rhinos | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Santosh Karki | Janakpur Bolts | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 3 Lakh | Sold |
| Shubh Kansakar | Karnali Yaks | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 10 Lakh | Sold |
| Sonu Devkota | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Sudip Aryal | Pokhara Avengers | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 3 Lakh | Sold |
| Sujan Thapaliya | Biratnagar Kings | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 4.25 Lakh | Sold |
| Sunny BK | Pokhara Avengers | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Surya Tamang | Karnali Yaks | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Suryanshu Koirala | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Tek Rawat | Sudurpaschim Royals | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Trit Raj Das | Janakpur Bolts | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Player | Franchise | Cat | Base | Final Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aadil Khan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aakil Khan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aarif Khan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aashik Baitha | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aashish Luhar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aashutosh Ghiraiya | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aayushman Bam | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Abhay Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Abhishek Pal | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Afrudin Rain | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aman Jain | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Amar Mishra | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Amit Shrestha | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ankit Subedi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Anuj Kumar Chanara | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Anuj Kumar Chauhan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Avinash Karn | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ayush Neupane | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Basant Khatri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Bhulawan Sahani | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Bhuwan Karki | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Biparshan KC | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Bipin Bikram Shahi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Bipin Kumar Mahato | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Chandan Ram | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Cibrin Shrestha | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Darsh Sonar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Deepak Serala | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dinesh Bohara Chettri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dipendra Thapa | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dipesh Prasad Kandel | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dipesh Sapkota | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dipesh Shrestha | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Diwas Kunwar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Firdosh Ansari | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Hari Shankar Sah | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Himal Bista | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Himanshu Dutta | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Jitendra Singh Thakuri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Joy Thapa | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Kamal Gupta | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Kamal Pariyar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Khadak Bahadur Bohara | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Lokendra Bahadur Chand | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Mahesh Bhar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Manoj Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Mohammad Husen Gaddi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Nar Bahadur Sarki | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Naren Bhatta | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Natarajan Kumar Sah | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Navin Kumar Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Nikhil Kumar Singh | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Niraj Kumar Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Nirmal Gurung | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Nischal Kshetri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Nitesh Patel | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Pappu Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Parimarjan Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Pawan Bahadur Thapa | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Pawan Karki | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Pradeep Paswan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Prakash Bista | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Prakash Jaisi | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Prakash Karki | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Prakash KC | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Rabindra Jung Shahi | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Raju Rijal | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ramesh Kurmi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ranbir Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ravi Kumar Sah | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ringzin Lama | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Rohan BK | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Rohit Chand | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Roshan Bishwakarma | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sameer Ali | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sameer Bist | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sameer Kandel | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sandeep Khattri Chhetri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Saugat Dhakal | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shakib Haque | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shankar Rana | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shardul Sum Bhatta | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shivam Tiwari | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shrawan Kisku | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shushil Bahadur Rawal | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sonu Ansari | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Subham Khanal | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Suman Shrestha | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sumit Maharjan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sunam Gautam | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Suni Gautam | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sunil Dhamala | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Suraj Prasad Kurmi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sushant Singh | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Suwash Ayer | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Symon Roy | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Travis Jaishi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Tul Bahadur Thapa | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Uttam Rangu Thapa Magar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Vansh Chhetri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Yogesh Bahadur Bhat Chhetri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Player | Franchise | Cat | Base | Final Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aadil Khan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aakash Tripathi | Lumbini Lions | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Aakil Khan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aarif Khan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aashik Baitha | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aashish Luhar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aashutosh Ghiraiya | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aashutosh Pandey | Janakpur Bolts | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Aasif Sheikh | Lumbini Lions | A | NPR 15 Lakh | NPR 20 Lakh | Sold |
| Aayushman Bam | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Abhay Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Abhisekh Tiwari | Janakpur Bolts | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Abhishek Pal | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Afrudin Rain | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ajay Chauhan | Lumbini Lions | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Aman Jain | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Amar Mishra | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Amar Singh Rautela | Janakpur Bolts | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Amit Shrestha | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Anil Kharel | Sudurpaschim Royals | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Ankit Subedi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Anuj Kumar Chanara | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Anuj Kumar Chauhan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Aprajit Poudel | Biratnagar Kings | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Arjun Gharti | Pokhara Avengers | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Arniko Prasad Yadav | Lumbini Lions | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Ashok Dhami | Chitwan Rhinos | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Avinash Karn | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ayub Chand | Sudurpaschim Royals | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Ayush Neupane | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Basant Khatri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Bhulawan Sahani | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Bhuwan Karki | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Bibek Kumar Rana Magar | Pokhara Avengers | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2.75 Lakh | Sold |
| Bibek Kumar Yadav | Chitwan Rhinos | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Biparshan KC | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Bipin Acharya | Pokhara Avengers | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Bipin Bikram Shahi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Bipin Kumar Mahato | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Bipin Prasad Sharma | Karnali Yaks | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Bipin Rawal | Chitwan Rhinos | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Bishal Kumar Patel | Janakpur Bolts | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Bishal Susling | Janakpur Bolts | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Chandan Ram | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Cibrin Shrestha | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Darsh Sonar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dayanand Mandal | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Deepak Serala | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dev Shah | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Dilsad Ali | Biratnagar Kings | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold (Timeline Check) |
| Dinesh Bohara Chettri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dipak Bohara | Sudurpaschim Royals | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 10 Lakh | Sold |
| Dipendra Rawat | Karnali Yaks | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Dipendra Thapa | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dipesh Prasad Kandel | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dipesh Sapkota | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Dipesh Shrestha | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Diwan Pun | Karnali Yaks | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Diwas Kunwar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Durgesh Gupta | Lumbini Lions | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Firdosh Ansari | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Gautam KC | Chitwan Rhinos | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Hari Shankar Sah | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Himal Bista | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Himanshu Dutta | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Imran Shekh | Biratnagar Kings | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Jitendra Singh Thakuri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Joy Thapa | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Kamal Gupta | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Kamal Pariyar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Khadak Bahadur Bohara | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Kishor Mahato | Lumbini Lions | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 10 Lakh | Sold |
| Krishna Paudel | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Lokendra Bahadur Chand | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Mahesh Bhar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Manoj Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Mausam Dhakal | Chitwan Rhinos | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 3 Lakh | Sold |
| Milan Bohara | Sudurpaschim Royals | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Mohammad Husen Gaddi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Nar Bahadur Sarki | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Naren Bhatta | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Naren Saud | Biratnagar Kings | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold |
| Natarajan Kumar Sah | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Navin Kumar Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Nikhil Kumar Singh | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Niraj Kumar Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Nirmal Gurung | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Nischal Kshetri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Nitesh Patel | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Pappu Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Parimarjan Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Pawan Bahadur Thapa | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Pawan Karki | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Pradeep Paswan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Prajwal Thapa | Biratnagar Kings | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Prakash Bista | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Prakash Jaisi | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Prakash Karki | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Prakash KC | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Prashiddha Jaishi | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Pratik Pokharel | Pokhara Avengers | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Pratik Shrestha | Biratnagar Kings | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Rabindra Jung Shahi | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Raju Rijal | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ramesh Kurmi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ranbir Yadav | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ravi Kumar Sah | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Ringzin Lama | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Rit Gautam | Janakpur Bolts | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 4.25 Lakh | Sold |
| Rohan BK | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Rohit Chand | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Roshan Bishwakarma | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Rupesh Kumar Singh | Biratnagar Kings | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Sachin Bhatta | Sudurpaschim Royals | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Sachin Sharma | Karnali Yaks | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Sahil Patel | Kathmandu Gorkhas | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 5 Lakh | Sold (Timeline Check) |
| Salahuddin Khan | Chitwan Rhinos | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Sameer Ali | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sameer Bist | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sameer Kandel | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sandeep Khattri Chhetri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Santosh Karki | Janakpur Bolts | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 3 Lakh | Sold |
| Saugat Dhakal | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shakib Haque | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shankar Rana | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shardul Sum Bhatta | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shivam Tiwari | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shrawan Kisku | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Shubh Kansakar | Karnali Yaks | B | NPR 5 Lakh | NPR 10 Lakh | Sold |
| Shushil Bahadur Rawal | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sonu Ansari | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sonu Devkota | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Subham Khanal | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sudip Aryal | Pokhara Avengers | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 3 Lakh | Sold |
| Sujan Thapaliya | Biratnagar Kings | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 4.25 Lakh | Sold |
| Suman Shrestha | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sumit Maharjan | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sunam Gautam | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Suni Gautam | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sunil Dhamala | — | B | NPR 5 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Sunny BK | Pokhara Avengers | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Suraj Prasad Kurmi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Surya Tamang | Karnali Yaks | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Suryanshu Koirala | Kathmandu Gorkhas | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Sushant Singh | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Suwash Ayer | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Symon Roy | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Tek Rawat | Sudurpaschim Royals | C | NPR 2 Lakh | NPR 2 Lakh | Sold |
| Travis Jaishi | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Trit Raj Das | Janakpur Bolts | A | NPR 10 Lakh | NPR 15 Lakh | Sold |
| Tul Bahadur Thapa | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Uttam Rangu Thapa Magar | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Vansh Chhetri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
| Yogesh Bahadur Bhat Chhetri | — | C | NPR 2 Lakh | — | Unsold |
Auction-Day Chronological Timeline
Verified Historical Snapshot
Recorded during the live bidding session in Kathmandu on July 6, 2026.
View 51 Historical Auction Desk Updates
- Thank you for staying with us during the Mini Auction of NPL Season 3
- Amar Singh Routela sold to Janakpur Bolts, 5 lakh
- 37 players sold, 118 went unsold
- Dipak Bohara, two team neck and neck, sold to Sudurpashim Royals, 10 lakh
- Rupesh Kumar Singh, 4 teams bid, goes to Kings after lucky draw
- The Big fish! Aasif Sheikh sold to Lumbini Lions
- Arjun Gharti goes to Avengers, 15 lakhs
- Shubh Kansakar sold to Karnali, 10 lakhs
- Sunam Gautam, Dilsad Ali goes unsold
- Bibek Kumar Yadav sold to Chitwan Rhinos, 15 lakh
- Bishal Kumar Patel sold to Bolts, 5 lakh
- Anil Kharel sold to Sudurpaschim Royals, 5 lakh
- Category (B): Amar Singh Routela unsold, Abhishek Tiwari sold to Bolts, 5 lakh
- Category (B) Sahil Patel unsold, Bipin Prasad Sharma sold to Karnali Yaks, 5 lakh
- Krishna Paudel sold for 2 lakh to Kathmandu Gorkhas
- Bishal Susling Rai sold to Janakpur Bolts, 2 lakh
- Gautam KC sold to Rhinos, 2 lakh
- Pratik Shrestha sold to Kings, 2 lakh
- Amit Shrestha, Anuj Kumar Chanara went unsold
- Welcome back after the break
- We are going for 30 minutes break!
- Aashutosh Pandey to Janakpur Bolts, 2 lakh
- Sonu Devkota sold to Gorkhas, 2 lakh
- Mausam Dhakal sold to Chitwan Rhinos, 3 lakh
- Rit Gautam sold to Janakpur Bolts, 4.25 lakh
- Dayandand Mandal sold to Kathmandu Gorkhas, 2 lakh
- Prashiddha Jaishi to Kathmandu Gorkhas for 2 Lakh rupees
- Dipesh Kandel unsold
- Bipin Rawal sold to Chitwan Rhinos, 2 lakh
- Aprajit Paudel sold to Biratnagar Kings, 2 lakh
- Surya Tamang sold to Karnali Yaks, 2 lakh
- Santosh Karki sold to Janakpur Bolts, 3 lakh
- Ashok Dhami sold to Rhinos, NPR 2 lakh
- Sujan Thapaliya sold to Biratnagar Kings - NPR 4.25
- Ayub Chand sold to Royals, Arniko sold to Lumbini
- Sudip Aryal sold to Pokhara Avengers - NPR 3 lakh
- Bibek Kumar Rana Magar sold to Pokhara Avengers - 2.75 lakh
- Sunny BK sold to Pokhara Avengers - 2 lakh
- Sachin Bhatta sold for Sudurpaschim Royals
- Players to be bought for teams from Auction today
- Devendra Subedi: Auctioneer for Season 3
- Lamichhane and Bam representing Biratnagar Kings
- Last one to go is the Lumbini Lions
- Kathmandu Gorkhas and Sudurpaschim Royals team also arrives
- Karnali Yaks and Pokhara also arrives in the auction
- Janakpur Bolts and Chitwan Rhinos arrives
- Watch it here
- We're live — the NPL Auction Season 3 begins!
- Five names to watch — Category A
- How today works
- Welcome to NPL Auction Season 3 — live coverage
Frequently Asked Questions About NPL Auction
Who was the highest paid player in the NPL Season 3 auction?
Wicketkeeper-batter Aasif Sheikh emerged as the top buy of the Nepal Premier League Season 3 auction, secured by defending champions Lumbini Lions for NPR 20 lakh.
When did the Nepal Premier League Season 3 player auction take place?
The auction was conducted on July 6, 2026, in Kathmandu, featuring 155 shortlisted domestic players divided into Category A, B, and C pools.
What were the base price tiers for the NPL 2026 auction?
The auction established three base price bands: Category A players started at NPR 10 to 15 lakh, Category B players carried a base price of NPR 5 lakh, and Category C players began at NPR 2 lakh.
Which franchise recorded the highest total spend during the auction?
Lumbini Lions recorded the highest domestic auction outlay, committing NPR 44 lakh from their available budget, leaving NPR 5.25 lakh in unspent purse.
Are international stars like David Warner and Shakib Al Hasan included in this auction table?
No. Overseas players such as David Warner, Shakib Al Hasan, Charith Asalanka, Jimmy Neesham, and Sikandar Raza are secured via direct international signing windows outside the domestic auction pool.
How many players were sold during the auction?
On auction day, 37 players were declared sold in the live session, while subsequent compiled tracking sheets cataloged up to 53 signed domestic players across all categories.
Full report of the auction day itself: NPL Season 3 mega auction — July 6, 2026.
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