Sudurpaschim Royals Fixtures 2026
Nepal Premier League Season 3 runs from October 26 to November 21, 2026. Below are the Sudurpaschim Royals' Season 3 fixtures (subject to change). Open any card for the full match preview:
Lumbini Lions
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- Most runs: Binod Bhandari is the Royals' all-time top scorer with 499 runs in 18 matches — third on the league's all-time run list.
- Most wickets: Scott Kuggeleijn's 27 wickets (17 in Season 1, 10 in Season 2) are the most by any bowler in NPL history.
- Back-to-back finals: The Royals are the only team to reach both NPL finals and topped the league table in each of the first two seasons.
- Lowest total inflicted: On 11 December 2024 the Royals bowled Janakpur Bolts out for 51 — the lowest team total in NPL history — in a 72-run win at Kirtipur.
- All-time record: Played 18, won 14, lost 4 — a 77.8% win rate, the best all-time record in the league.
Sudurpaschim Royals All-Time Top Run Scorers
| Player | Runs | Matches | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binod Bhandari | 499 | 18 | 31.19 | 110.4 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 389 | 17 | 32.42 | 147.3 |
| Ishan Pandey | 288 | 15 | 24.00 | 112.9 |
| Saif Zaib | 275 | 9 | 30.56 | 136.1 |
| Aarif Sheikh | 255 | 16 | 21.25 | 112.3 |
Sudurpaschim Royals All-Time Top Wicket Takers
| Player | Wickets | Matches | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 27 | 17 | 13.59 | 6.47 |
| Abinash Bohara | 24 | 17 | 15.33 | 7.21 |
| Harmeet Singh | 20 | 14 | 14.60 | 5.64 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 18 | 16 | 22.11 | 8.73 |
| Saif Zaib | 12 | 9 | 12.58 | 6.05 |
Season 2 (2025) Match Results — Runners-up
| Date | Match | Opponent | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | Match 4 | Kathmandu Gorkhas | Sudurpaschim Royals 147 all out (20 ov) · Kathmandu Gorkhas 118 all out (16.5 ov) | Won by 29 runs |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Match 6 | Pokhara Avengers | Sudurpaschim Royals 193/7 (20 ov) · Pokhara Avengers 175/8 (20 ov) | Won by 18 runs |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Match 10 | Karnali Yaks | Sudurpaschim Royals 139/9 (20 ov) · Karnali Yaks 94 all out (19.2 ov) | Won by 45 runs |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Match 13 | Lumbini Lions | Lumbini Lions 143 all out (19.4 ov) · Sudurpaschim Royals 145/3 (18.2 ov) | Won by 7 wickets |
| 29 Nov 2025 | Match 18 | Janakpur Bolts | Janakpur Bolts 145/8 (20 ov) · Sudurpaschim Royals 148/4 (17.4 ov) | Won by 6 wickets |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Match 24 | Chitwan Rhinos | Sudurpaschim Royals 169/4 (20 ov) · Chitwan Rhinos 120 all out (17.1 ov) | Won by 49 runs |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Match 26 | Biratnagar Kings | Sudurpaschim Royals 147/6 (20 ov) · Biratnagar Kings 150/4 (11.5 ov) | Lost by 6 wickets |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Qualifier 1 | Biratnagar Kings | Sudurpaschim Royals 155/7 (20 ov) · Biratnagar Kings 78 all out (14.1 ov) | Won by 77 runs |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Final | Lumbini Lions | Sudurpaschim Royals 85 all out (19.1 ov) · Lumbini Lions 86/4 (9 ov) | Lost by 6 wickets |
Season 1 (2024) Match Results — Runners-up
| Date | Match | Opponent | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2024 | Match 4 | Biratnagar Kings | Sudurpaschim Royals 182/7 (20 ov) · Biratnagar Kings 92 all out (16.1 ov) | Won by 90 runs |
| 5 Dec 2024 | Match 9 | Kathmandu Gurkhas | Sudurpaschim Royals 167/6 (20 ov) · Kathmandu Gurkhas 94 all out (15.4 ov) | Won by 73 runs |
| 7 Dec 2024 | Match 12 | Lumbini Lions | Sudurpaschim Royals 187/4 (20 ov) · Lumbini Lions 142/9 (20 ov) | Won by 45 runs |
| 8 Dec 2024 | Match 15 | Chitwan Rhinos | Chitwan Rhinos 164/5 (20 ov) · Sudurpaschim Royals 131 all out (18.2 ov) | Lost by 33 runs |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Match 18 | Janakpur Bolts | Sudurpaschim Royals 123/9 (20 ov) · Janakpur Bolts 51 all out (12.1 ov) | Won by 72 runs |
| 15 Dec 2024 | Match 27 | Pokhara Avengers | Sudurpaschim Royals 153/7 (20 ov) · Pokhara Avengers 148 all out (19.4 ov) | Won by 5 runs |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Match 28 | Karnali Yaks | Karnali Yaks 101 all out (20 ov) · Sudurpaschim Royals 105/4 (15.2 ov) | Won by 6 wickets |
| 18 Dec 2024 | Qualifier 1 | Janakpur Bolts | Janakpur Bolts 139/9 (20 ov) · Sudurpaschim Royals 141/2 (18.3 ov) | Won by 8 wickets |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Final | Janakpur Bolts | Sudurpaschim Royals 184/9 (20 ov) · Janakpur Bolts 185/5 (19.2 ov) | Lost by 5 wickets |
All 18 matches were played at the TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Across the two seasons the Royals have played 18, won 14 and lost 4.
Coaching Staff
Misbah-ul-Haq takes over as head coach for Season 3, succeeding Jagat Tamata, who led the Royals to both of their finals.
Head Coach: Misbah-ul-Haq
The former Pakistan captain played 75 Tests and 162 ODIs, led Pakistan to the top of the ICC Test rankings in 2016 and later served as the national team's head coach and chief selector. He captained Islamabad United to the inaugural PSL title and was Peshawar Zalmi's batting coach when they won PSL 11 earlier in 2026.
Latest Sudurpaschim Royals News
Fabian Allen Joins Sudurpaschim Royals for NPL Season 3
West Indies all-rounder Fabian Allen has signed for Sudurpaschim Royals for NPL Season 3, adding left-arm spin and lower-order power to the runners-up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the team based?
They represent Sudurpaschim Province but play at grounds like TU Ground in Kathmandu.
Who is the captain?
Dipendra Singh Airee is the captain for the 2026 season.
How did they perform in 2024?
They finished as runners-up in their debut season, showing impressive growth throughout the tournament. Royals players from the first two seasons include Bhojraj Bhatta (Season 1, 2024), Chris Lynn (Season 2, 2025) and Josh Brown (Season 2, 2025).
Who are the international players?
This page currently shows retained players and auction-bought players confirmed for Season 3. Overseas additions will be added only after confirmation.
When does the 2026 season start?
The 2026 NPL season starts on October 26, 2026, with Sudurpaschim Royals facing defending champions Lumbini Lions in the tournament opener at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
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