NPL 2026 Match Previews
Every Nepal Premier League Season 3 match gets its own preview on this page, published before the first ball. With all 32 matches played at one ground in just under four weeks, the shape of the season changes fast — a side that looks settled in the opening week can be fighting for a playoff place by the third. These previews follow that story fixture by fixture.
Each preview looks at the recent form of both teams, their head-to-head record across NPL seasons, the key players on each side, the squads, and the conditions expected at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Read the preview here, then follow the game ball by ball on live scores.
Season window: October 26–November 21, 2026 · All matches at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Latest preview — the season opener
Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals — Match Preview
The Season 2 final rematch opens the tournament — form, head-to-head and the players who decide it.
Match centre: Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals, NPL 1st Match 2026.
What each preview covers
Form & momentum
How each team arrives at the match — its latest results and current streak, and whether the side is rising or slipping at this stage of the season.
Head-to-head record
Every previous NPL meeting between the two franchises: who won, by what margin, and the match-ups that keep deciding this fixture.
Key players
The batters, bowlers and all-rounders most likely to shape the result, picked on role, current form and their record in this fixture.
Venue & conditions
How the TU Ground pitch in Kirtipur is playing this season, what changes between the 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM slots, and how much the toss matters.
One venue, 32 matches
The whole tournament is played at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The league stage runs from 26 October to 15 November, with double-headers at 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM NST and rest days on 30 October and 4, 8 and 11 November. The playoffs follow on 17–19 November, and the Grand Finale closes the season on 21 November. See the full NPL 2026 schedule for every pairing, and the points table for the standings as they change.
All 32 fixtures
Every fixture below gets its own preview on this page before the match. The match page for each game carries the scorecard, squads and the live match centre.
| Match | Date | Time | Fixture | Match page | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 26 Oct | 5:00 PM NST | Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals | Match page | Read the preview |
| 2 | Tue 27 Oct | 12:30 PM NST | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 3 | Tue 27 Oct | 5:00 PM NST | Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 4 | Wed 28 Oct | 5:00 PM NST | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 5 | Thu 29 Oct | 12:30 PM NST | Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 6 | Thu 29 Oct | 5:00 PM NST | Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 7 | Sat 31 Oct | 12:30 PM NST | Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 8 | Sat 31 Oct | 5:00 PM NST | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 9 | Sun 1 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 10 | Mon 2 Nov | 12:30 PM NST | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Karnali Yaks | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 11 | Mon 2 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 12 | Tue 3 Nov | 12:30 PM NST | Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 13 | Tue 3 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 14 | Thu 5 Nov | 12:30 PM NST | Lumbini Lions vs Janakpur Bolts | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 15 | Thu 5 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Biratnagar Kings | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 16 | Fri 6 Nov | 12:30 PM NST | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 17 | Fri 6 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 18 | Sat 7 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 19 | Mon 9 Nov | 12:30 PM NST | Pokhara Avengers vs Karnali Yaks | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 20 | Mon 9 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 21 | Tue 10 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 22 | Thu 12 Nov | 12:30 PM NST | Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 23 | Thu 12 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 24 | Fri 13 Nov | 12:30 PM NST | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 25 | Fri 13 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Janakpur Bolts vs Chitwan Rhinos | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 26 | Sat 14 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 27 | Sun 15 Nov | 12:30 PM NST | Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 28 | Sun 15 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gorkhas | Match page | Preview before the match |
| 29 | Tue 17 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Qualifier 1 — 1st Place vs 2nd Place | Schedule | Preview before the match |
| 30 | Wed 18 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Eliminator — 3rd Place vs 4th Place | Schedule | Preview before the match |
| 31 | Thu 19 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Qualifier 2 — Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator | Schedule | Preview before the match |
| 32 | Sat 21 Nov | 5:00 PM NST | Grand Finale — Finalists | Schedule | Preview before the match |
More match-day coverage
NPL Today Match Prediction
Our pick for every match, with the reasoning — form, head-to-head and TU Ground conditions.
Predicted Playing XIs
The likely XI for both teams in every fixture, with the confirmed line-ups added at the toss.
Live scores
Ball-by-ball scores and the match centre for every game, free throughout the season.
Watch live
NetTV streams every match worldwide; Himalaya Sports shows the tournament on TV in Nepal.
Frequently asked questions
When is the preview for an NPL 2026 match published?
Each preview is published before the match it covers — early enough to read the form guide, head-to-head and key players before the toss. The preview for Match 1, Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals, is live now, and new previews are added to this page throughout the season.
What does an NPL match preview cover?
Four things: each team's recent form and momentum, the head-to-head record between the two franchises, the key players most likely to decide the game, and the squads plus the conditions expected at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Where can I watch NPL 2026 matches live?
NetTV holds the worldwide streaming rights for NPL Season 3 and shows every match on its app and web platform. Inside Nepal, Himalaya Sports carries the tournament on television. Full details are on the streaming hub.
Where can I follow the live score during a match?
The live scores page carries ball-by-ball coverage of every NPL 2026 match, with the scorecard, points table and match centre updating through the game.
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