KATHMANDU:- The final match in the ongoing second edition of the Nepal Premier League is taking place today.
Defending runners-up Sudurpaschim Royals and Lumbini Lions are facing each other in the final to be held at Kirtipur-based Tribhuvan University Cricket International League at 3:30 pm.
Sudurpaschim has come closer to the title defeating Biratnagar by 77 runs in the first Qualifier 1. Likewise, Lumbini has secured its place for the final beating Biratnagar by 40 runs in the second Qualifier.
Biratnagar which suffered a defeat by Sudurpaschim in the first Qualifier got a chance to play Qualifier 2.
Sudurpaschim had lost the last NPL’s final to Janakpur Bolts by 5 wickets. Lumbini was ousted from the league phase in the previous edition of the franchise tournament.
The NPL title winner will bag a cash prize of Rs 11 million while the runners-up will get Rs 5.1 million. The third winner is entitled to receive Rs 2.5 million and fourth Rs 1.5 million.
Eight teams had participated in the NPL tournament hosted by the Cricket Association of Nepal. The NPL second edition this time had kicked off on 17 November 2025. (RSS)