Janakpur face Biratnagar in the first match before Lumbini take on Pokhara, who are yet to win a game. The fixtures will also mark the final NPL appearances of Moeen Ali and Andre Russell.

Maxwell bows out after 14 years, having helped Australia win two ODI World Cups and a T20 World Cup, but misses out on a farewell match at the MCG.

The marquee signing was out early, but Warner’s energy and fielding left their mark on a winning debut.

After a third-place finish in 2024 and a slump in 2025, the Rhinos are still searching for form in NPL Season 3.

Kathmandu have now beaten Karnali in all three NPL seasons, chasing down 181 with two balls to spare in their latest encounter.

Brandon McMullen’s 43 and an unbeaten 20 from Aarif Sheikh helped the Royals chase down a target of 130 in 16.4 overs.

Scott Kuggeleijn takes two wickets while Ravi Bopara top-scores with 49 as the Rhinos struggle to build a competitive total.

The Gorkhas chase down 181 with two balls to spare, handing Karnali Yaks their first defeat of the season.

Ariful Islam’s 22-ball 44 and Hussain Talat’s late innings push take the Yaks to a challenging total in Kirtipur.

The former Australian opener could make his debut against Karnali Yaks in the first match of the day on Monday.

Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq clarifies his squad’s stance following an hour-long administrative delay that culminated in a 35-run defeat to Biratnagar Kings.

Trit Raj Das’s 61 helps Janakpur defend a modest 147-run total as Pokhara fall nine runs short and suffer their second defeat of the season.

Trit Raj Das’s half-century helped Janakpur defend a target of 148, while Moeen Ali took three wickets as Pokhara suffered their second consecutive defeat.

Tritraj Das top-scored with 61 as Janakpur posted 147 for six in their 20 overs.

With clear weather and the wet outfield now dry, Sunday’s match at TU International Cricket Ground is expected to start on schedule after rain disrupted Saturday’s fixtures.

After two seasons of an even split, Nepali cricketers have edged ahead of overseas players, winning 38 of the 70 awards handed out so far.

By 3:30pm, the grey skies over Kirtipur had finally cleared. What followed was a race against the clock to get the match underway.

Chasing a target of 106 in a rain-shortened five-over match, Sudurpaschim managed only 70 for three at the TU International Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Biratnagar Kings scored 105 for two in a rain-shortened five-over match in the Nepal Premier League at the TU International Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Biratnagar Kings and Sudurpaschim Royals are likely to take the field after the opening fixture between Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos was abandoned without a toss.