Nepal Premier League 2026 Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets and Latest Stats
Karnali Yaks lead the Nepal Premier League 2026 points table after winning both of their opening matches. They have four points, while Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos occupy second and third positions with two points each. The tournament began on 26 October, and six of the 28 league matches have been completed.
The latest completed match saw Karnali Yaks defeat Biratnagar Kings by four wickets on 29 October. Sompal Kami played a decisive role with an unbeaten 62 off 32 balls as Karnali chased 187 in 19.5 overs. Lokesh Bam is the leading run scorer with 113 runs, while Rahul Yadav tops the wicket-taking chart with six wickets.
The league stage continues on 31 October with Lumbini Lions facing Chitwan Rhinos, followed by Sudurpaschim Royals against Biratnagar Kings.
Latest Update: 31 October 2026
Updated After: Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings, Match 6, 29 October 2026
Nepal Premier League 2026 Points Table
| Pos. | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnali Yaks | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.439 |
| 2 | Lumbini Lions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.599 |
| 3 | Chitwan Rhinos | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.400 |
| 4 | Janakpur Bolts | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.036 |
| 5 | Sudurpaschim Royals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.998 |
| 6 | Biratnagar Kings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.261 |
| 7 | Kathmandu Gurkhas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.795 |
| 8 | Pokhara Avengers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.957 |
Mat = Matches played; NR = No result; Pts = Points; NRR = Net Run Rate.
Points Table Analysis
Karnali Yaks are the only team to have won both matches played so far. Their four points give them a two-point advantage over the teams currently placed second to fifth.
Lumbini Lions have the best net run rate among the teams with two points, following their seven-wicket win over Sudurpaschim Royals. Chitwan Rhinos are third after defeating Biratnagar Kings by eight runs.
Janakpur Bolts and Sudurpaschim Royals have one win and one defeat each. Biratnagar Kings and Kathmandu Gurkhas are yet to register a victory, while Pokhara Avengers have lost their only completed match.
The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs. With 22 league matches still to be played, no team has secured qualification.
Latest Nepal Premier League 2026 Match Result
Karnali Yaks beat Biratnagar Kings by 4 wickets.
- Date: 29 October 2026
- Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
- Biratnagar Kings: 186/7 in 20 overs
- Karnali Yaks: 187/6 in 19.5 overs
- Result: Karnali Yaks won by four wickets with one ball remaining.
Lokesh Bam top-scored for Biratnagar Kings with 87 off 52 balls, including nine sixes. Angelo Mathews contributed 31, helping Biratnagar post 186/7.
Sompal Kami was the standout performer for Karnali, taking four wickets for 33 runs before scoring an unbeaten 62 off 32 balls in the chase. Gulshan Jha supported him with 28 not out as Karnali reached the target on the final ball of the 20th over.
Recent Nepal Premier League 2026 Match Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26 October | Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals | Lumbini won by 7 wickets |
| 27 October | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos | Chitwan won by 8 runs |
| 27 October | Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts | Karnali won by 19 runs |
| 28 October | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals | Sudurpaschim won by 6 wickets |
| 29 October | Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas | Janakpur won by 8 wickets |
| 29 October | Karnali Yaks vs Biratnagar Kings | Karnali won by 4 wickets |
Most Runs in Nepal Premier League 2026
Lokesh Bam of Biratnagar Kings leads the run-scoring chart with 113 runs in two innings. His 87 against Karnali Yaks is the highest individual score recorded in the opening six matches.
| Rank | Player | Team | Innings | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lokesh Bam | Biratnagar Kings | 2 | 113 | 87 |
| 2 | Dipendra Singh Airee | Sudurpaschim Royals | 2 | 78 | 51 |
| 3 | Mohammad Mohsin Ali | Janakpur Bolts | 2 | 77 | 58 |
| 4 | Ariful Islam | Karnali Yaks | 2 | 75 | 43 |
| 5 | Pawan Sarraf | Karnali Yaks | 2 | 73 | 37 |
Leading Run Scorer: Lokesh Bam
Lokesh Bam has scored 113 runs in two innings for Biratnagar Kings. His 87 off 52 balls against Karnali Yaks included three fours and nine sixes. Although Biratnagar lost that match, Bam’s innings remains the leading individual batting performance in the early tournament statistics.
Most Wickets in Nepal Premier League 2026
Rahul Yadav of Janakpur Bolts leads the wicket-taking chart with six wickets. Anil Kharel and Sompal Kami have taken five wickets each.
| Rank | Player | Team | Overs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rahul Yadav | Janakpur Bolts | 8.0 | 6 |
| 2 | Anil Kharel | Sudurpaschim Royals | 5.0 | 5 |
| 3 | Sompal Kami | Karnali Yaks | 6.0 | 5 |
| 4 | Kishor Mahato | Lumbini Lions | 4.0 | 4 |
| 5 | Kamal Airee | Chitwan Rhinos | 4.0 | 4 |
Leading Wicket Taker: Rahul Yadav
Rahul Yadav has taken six wickets for Janakpur Bolts and leads the bowling chart after the first six completed matches. Anil Kharel and Sompal Kami are close behind with five wickets apiece. Kami’s four-wicket performance against Biratnagar Kings was particularly important in Karnali’s latest victory.
Highest Individual Score
Lokesh Bam — 87 runs off 52 balls
- Team: Biratnagar Kings
- Opponent: Karnali Yaks
- Date: 29 October 2026
- Fours: 3
- Sixes: 9
Lokesh Bam’s 87 is the highest individual score in the available opening-match statistics. His innings helped Biratnagar Kings reach 186/7, although Karnali eventually completed the chase.
Qualification Scenario
The Nepal Premier League 2026 features eight teams playing a single round-robin league stage. Each team faces the other seven sides once, with the top four advancing to the playoffs.
- Current leader: Karnali Yaks.
- Current top four: Karnali Yaks, Lumbini Lions, Chitwan Rhinos and Janakpur Bolts.
- Teams with two wins: Karnali Yaks.
- Teams yet to win: Biratnagar Kings, Kathmandu Gurkhas and Pokhara Avengers.
These are current positions, not confirmed playoff places. The league stage is scheduled to finish on 15 November.
Upcoming Nepal Premier League 2026 Matches
All matches are scheduled at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Times are Nepal Time (NPT).
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 31 October | Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos | 12:30 PM |
| 31 October | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings | 5:00 PM |
| 1 November | Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers | 5:00 PM |
| 2 November | Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Karnali Yaks | 12:30 PM |
| 2 November | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos | 5:00 PM |
| 3 November | Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts | 12:30 PM |
| 3 November | Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers | 5:00 PM |
Records and Milestones
- Most runs: Lokesh Bam — 113.
- Most wickets: Rahul Yadav — 6.
- Highest individual score: Lokesh Bam — 87.
- Most wickets in a single innings among the latest scorecards: Sompal Kami — 4/33 against Biratnagar Kings.
- Highest team total among the completed matches: Karnali Yaks — 187/6 against Biratnagar Kings.
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