Captains of the eight franchises of Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League Season 3 with tournament trophy at TU Cricket Ground Kirtipur

NPL Points Table Tightens After Monday’s Results

ByNarayan Adhikari

Kathmandu, Nepal — If spectators anticipated a runaway leader early in the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3, Monday’s double-header at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur reshaped the landscape entirely.

With the Kathmandu Gorkhas upsetting previously unbeaten table-toppers Karnali Yaks by four wickets and the Sudurpaschim Royals downing Chitwan Rhinos by five wickets, the NPL Season 3 points table has compressed into a competitive race from top to bottom.

  • Tournament: Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3
  • Leaders: Sudurpaschim Royals (5 pts), Karnali Yaks (4 pts), Janakpur Bolts (4 pts)
  • Chasers: Lumbini Lions (3 pts), Chitwan Rhinos (3 pts), Kathmandu Gorkhas (2 pts)
  • Hunting 1st Win: Biratnagar Kings (1 pt), Pokhara Avengers (0 pts)
  • Playoff Spots: Top 4 advance to the knockout playoffs

How Monday’s Results Reshaped the Top Tier

Heading into Tuesday’s fixtures, three teams share the lead in the wins column with two victories apiece:

  • Karnali Yaks (4 Points, 2W–1L, NRR +0.295): Despite conceding their first defeat against Kathmandu, Sompal Kami’s side remain near the summit thanks to earlier wins over Janakpur and Biratnagar.
  • Janakpur Bolts (4 Points, 2W–1L, NRR +0.141): Back-to-back triumphs over Kathmandu and Pokhara have kept Moeen Ali and Anil Sah’s Bolts level on points with the leaders.
  • Sudurpaschim Royals (5 Points Overall / 4 Win Points, 2W–1L–1NR): By chasing 130 in 16.4 overs against Chitwan, Dipendra Singh Airee’s Royals claimed their second consecutive victory, moving to five points with their rain-shared point included.

Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos in Pursuit

Chasing right behind the top three are two strong franchises:

  • Lumbini Lions (3 Points, 1W–0L–1NR, NRR +4.599): Defending champions Lumbini remain the only unbeaten side in the tournament, retaining games in hand and an imposing Net Run Rate advantage.
  • Chitwan Rhinos (3 Points, 1W–1L–1NR): Following their defeat to Sudurpaschim, Kushal Malla’s side sit on three points from three games.
  • Kathmandu Gorkhas (2 Points, 1W–1L): With Rashid Khan and Karan KC powering their 181 chase, Kathmandu have climbed off the bottom into mid-table contention.

Official NPL Season 3 Standings Snapshot

Ratified standings entering Tuesday’s matches at Kirtipur:

  • 1. Sudurpaschim Royals: Played 4, Won 2, Lost 1, NR 1, Points: 5 (NRR -1.064)
  • 2. Karnali Yaks: Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, NR 0, Points: 4 (NRR +0.295)
  • 3. Janakpur Bolts: Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, NR 0, Points: 4 (NRR +0.141)
  • 4. Lumbini Lions: Played 2, Won 1, Lost 0, NR 1, Points: 3 (NRR +4.599)
  • 5. Chitwan Rhinos: Played 3, Won 1, Lost 1, NR 1, Points: 3 (NRR -0.486)
  • 6. Kathmandu Gorkhas: Played 2, Won 1, Lost 1, NR 0, Points: 2 (NRR -0.410)
  • 7. Biratnagar Kings: Played 3, Won 0, Lost 2, NR 1, Points: 1 (NRR -0.261)
  • 8. Pokhara Avengers: Played 2, Won 0, Lost 2, NR 0, Points: 0 (NRR -1.120)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which franchise is in first place on the NPL table?

Sudurpaschim Royals hold first place with 5 points from four matches, followed closely by Karnali Yaks and Janakpur Bolts with 4 points.

Who has the best Net Run Rate in the competition?

Lumbini Lions maintain the highest Net Run Rate (+4.599) after chasing 88 in 9.5 overs in their opening match.

How many games do teams play in the group stage?

Each of the eight franchises plays seven round-robin matches before the top four advance to the playoffs.

When do the NPL Season 3 playoffs begin?

The playoffs commence following the conclusion of the league stage at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

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