NPL 2026: Doubleheader Drama as Janakpur, Kathmandu, Karnali and Biratnagar Battle

Two matches are scheduled for today under the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026, the Twenty20 cricket tournament organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). This marks the third edition of the annual franchise-based cricket tournament.

In the first match at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Janakpur Bolts will take on Kathmandu Gurkhas. The match will mark Kathmandu Gurkhas’ opening game of the tournament, while Janakpur Bolts will be playing their second match after suffering a defeat in their first outing.

In the second match of the day at the same venue, Karnali Yaks will face Biratnagar Kings. Both teams have played one match each so far. Karnali Yaks secured a victory in their opening game, while Biratnagar Kings suffered a defeat.

Meanwhile, Bangladeshi cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon has joined Janakpur Bolts for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

Janakpur Bolts announced Emon’s signing on social media late Wednesday night, officially welcoming the Bangladeshi cricketer to the team.