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Why teams are preferring to bat first at NPL
The franchises have chosen to bat first in the last three fixtures at the TU International Cricket Stadium, moving away from the early-tournament preference for bowling first.
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International cricketers fall in love with Nepal beyond TU Ground
Whether flying over the mountains, enjoying the snow-capped views from hotel balconies or team outings in the hills around the Kathmandu Valley, overseas talents savour life off the pitch.
Top-four race goes down to the wire as NPL Season 3 nears league-stage conclusion
With defending champions Lumbini Lions leading the pack, six franchises remain in mathematical contention for playoff qualification.
David Warner lifts TU as Kathmandu hand Lumbini their first defeat of the season
The Australian icon smashes 66 off 50 to set up a decisive victory over the defending champions in front of a packed crowd at TU Stadium.
Pokhara Avengers’ losing streak continues in NPL
Chitwan Rhinos hand Avengers fourth straight defeat, leaving them bottom of the table without a point after three matches.
The David Miller show at TU Ground
Despite a top-order collapse around him, the South African power hitter turned on the style with seven sixes in a player-of-the-match performance.
Winning the toss is not benefiting the teams in NPL Season 3
The 14 matches so far in the season show that electing to field first provides no clear edge, with poor fielding and aggressive setting-side intent neutralising toss decisions.
Not a good farewell match for Andre Russell
The West Indies allrounder extended his NPL stay for one more match but fell for three runs and conceded 14 in his final appearance for Biratnagar Kings.
Abhishek Bastola to play Australia Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff
Bastola, who has represented Nepal in four Asian Games, is the first Nepali to play in the tournament.
NPL Season 3 offers a promising platform for emerging Bangladeshi talent
Ten Bangladeshi players are playing for five different franchises. The list runs from experienced Shakib Al Hasan to young prospects like Ariful Islam and Jishan Alam.
Andre Russell extends his stay for an extra match and vows to return next season
The West Indies allrounder scored 52 and took four wickets in Biratnagar’s two-run win over Janakpur, extending his stay by a match and promising to return for next season’s NPL.
Defending champions Lumbini continue undefeated streak
The Lions beat Pokhara Avengers by eight wickets to make it two wins from three matches, with their second fixture abandoned due to rain.
David Warner, the Gorkhas, and a debut to remember
The marquee signing was out early, but Warner’s energy and fielding left their mark on a winning debut.
Where are Chitwan Rhinos heading this season?
After a third-place finish in 2024 and a slump in 2025, the Rhinos are still searching for form in NPL Season 3.
Kathmandu Gorkhas defeat Karnali Yaks, once again
Kathmandu have now beaten Karnali in all three NPL seasons, chasing down 181 with two balls to spare in their latest encounter.
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