NPL winners list
Two seasons, two different champions: Janakpur Bolts in 2024 and Lumbini Lions in 2025. Sudurpaschim Royals lost both finals. The 2026 final is on Saturday 21 November at Kirtipur.
NPL winners by season
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Final result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Janakpur Bolts | Sudurpaschim Royals | Janakpur won by 5 wickets |
| 2025 | Lumbini Lions | Sudurpaschim Royals | Lumbini won by 6 wickets |
| 2026 | Final on Sat 21 Nov, TU International Cricket Ground | ||
NPL 2024 final: Janakpur Bolts v Sudurpaschim Royals
21 December 2024, Kirtipur. Sudurpaschim Royals made 184/9 in 20 overs. Janakpur Bolts reached 185/5 in 19.2 overs to win by five wickets and take the first NPL title. Lahiru Milantha was player of the final with 87 off 49 balls.
| 2024 award | Player |
|---|---|
| Player of the tournament | Saif Zaib (Sudurpaschim Royals) |
| Most runs | Lahiru Milantha (Janakpur Bolts), 293 |
| Most wickets | Scott Kuggeleijn (Sudurpaschim) and Lalit Rajbanshi (Janakpur), 17 each |
The 2024 season ran from 30 November to 21 December, 32 matches, and was free to watch on YouTube as well as on Star Sports.
NPL 2025 final: Lumbini Lions v Sudurpaschim Royals
13 December 2025, Kirtipur. Sudurpaschim Royals were bowled out for 85 in 19.1 overs. Lumbini Lions knocked off the runs in nine overs, 86/4, to win by six wickets. Lumbini had finished fourth in the league and won the Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the final in a row.
| 2025 award | Player |
|---|---|
| Player of the tournament | Ruben Trumpelmann (Lumbini Lions) |
| Most runs | Adam Rossington (Pokhara Avengers), 323 |
| Most wickets | Sandeep Lamichhane (Biratnagar), Sher Malla (Lumbini), Abinash Bohara (Sudurpaschim), 17 each |
Before the final, organisers announced Rs 11 million for the winner and Rs 5.1 million for the runner-up.
How the NPL champions reached the final
| Season | Champions | League finish | Playoff route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Janakpur Bolts | Top four | Through the playoffs to beat Sudurpaschim in the final |
| 2025 | Lumbini Lions | 4th | Eliminator, Qualifier 2, final: three wins in a row |
Sudurpaschim Royals reached the NPL final in both seasons, the most consistent record in the league so far, but lost both finals.
How past NPL finals were broadcast
The 2024 NPL final was shown on Star Sports and free on YouTube. In 2025 live coverage moved to paid streaming on DishHome GO with Kantipur on TV, and Estream Energy showed the final free. For 2026 the NPL final streams on NetTV and airs on Himalaya Television in Nepal; see NPL live streaming.
What the NPL winners have in common
- Chasing won both finals. Janakpur chased 185; Lumbini chased 86.
- Fourth place is enough. Lumbini won the 2025 title from the Eliminator.
- 17 wickets leads the league. In both seasons the top wicket-takers finished on 17.
- One venue. Every match of both seasons was played at Kirtipur.
Sudurpaschim Royals start 2026 against the holders (see squads), Lumbini Lions, in the opening match on 26 October. Our NPL 2026 prediction looks at who can break the pattern; the season's matches are on the NPL schedule.
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NPL winners FAQ
Who won the first NPL?
Janakpur Bolts, beating Sudurpaschim Royals by five wickets on 21 December 2024.
Who won NPL 2025?
Lumbini Lions, beating Sudurpaschim Royals by six wickets on 13 December 2025.
Has any team won the NPL twice?
No. Two seasons have produced two different champions.
Who was player of the tournament in 2025?
Ruben Trumpelmann of Lumbini Lions.