Nepal Premier League · Season 3 · 2026
NPL 2026 Teams — All 8 Squads, Standings & Players
Every NPL Season 3 team in one place — verified squads, where each side stands after Match 21, captains and coaches, and what each team needs to reach the playoffs.
Last updated: 10 November 2026
The eight teams
1st — 8 points, NRR +1.168
Captain: Karan KC · Coach: Monty Desai
Table-toppers after five matches, even after David Warner flew home.
2nd — 8 points, NRR +0.069
Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee · Coach: Misbah-ul-Haq
Beaten finalists in both previous seasons — and fresh from beating Janakpur by 27 runs.
3rd — 7 points, NRR +1.501
Captain: Rohit Paudel · Coach: Tinu Yohannan
Defending champions with the best net run rate in the league.
4th — 5 points, NRR +0.009
Captain: Kushal Malla · Coach: Sohail Tanvir
Carried by two of the season's top wicket-takers.
5th — 4 points, NRR −0.303
Captain: Harmeet Singh · Coach: Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Inaugural champions in 2024 — now they must win their last match to stay alive.
6th — 4 points, NRR −0.820
Captain: Sandeep Lamichhane · Coach: Dhammika Prasad
Home to the league's top run-scorer, Lokesh Bam, but sixth in the table.
7th — 4 points, NRR −0.846
Captain: Sompal Kami · Coach: Gyanendra Malla
Sompal Kami has nine wickets in five matches — joint-third in the season.
8th — 2 points, NRR −0.707
Captain: Kushal Bhurtel · Coach: Ajantha Mendis
One win from five, but they posted the season's highest total — 217 for 3.
More NPL coverage
Fixtures and results for every team are on the NPL Schedule page. The full standings are on the NPL Points Table page, and every completed match is on the NPL Results page. The Nepal Premier League hub has the season in full.
Frequently asked questions
How many teams play in NPL Season 3?
Eight teams, each playing seven league matches, with the top four reaching the playoffs. All 32 matches are at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Which team leads the NPL 2026 points table?
Kathmandu Gorkhas lead after Match 21 with 8 points and a net run rate of +1.168, ahead of Sudurpaschim Royals on the same points. Lumbini Lions are third with 7 points and the league's best net run rate, +1.501.
Where are the full squads for each team?
On each team page above — verified squad lists for Season 3, with roles where confirmed, results so far and the remaining fixtures.