NPL Rest Day Today – Big Double-Header Coming Tomorrow
Kirtipur, Kathmandu — Following four consecutive days of thrilling cricket and six hard-fought fixtures at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3 observes its first scheduled rest day today, Friday, October 30, 2026. Domestic action will resume Tomorrow · 12:30 PM NPT with a blockbuster Saturday double-header.
The Nepal Premier League is Nepal’s marquee franchise cricket league organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). With all eight franchises having completed their Week 1 debuts, the rest day offers squads vital recovery before a packed weekend schedule in Kirtipur.
- Tournament: Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3
- Today’s Status: Official Rest Day (Friday, October 30)
- Match 7: Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos — Tomorrow · 12:30 PM NPT
- Match 8: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings — Tomorrow · 5:00 PM NPT
- Venue: TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Current NPL Standings: Karnali on Top, Lumbini Hold Best NRR
Following Thursday’s double-header results, the early Season 3 table has split into clear front-runners and determined chasers:
- 1st Place — Karnali Yaks (4 Points, 2–0): Sompal Kami’s side sit alone at the top of the table after defeating Janakpur Bolts by 19 runs and edging Biratnagar Kings in a last-ball thriller on Thursday night.
- Best Net Run Rate — Lumbini Lions (2 Points, 1–0): Defending champions Lumbini have played once, but their dominant 9.5-over chase against Sudurpaschim Royals gives them the highest Net Run Rate in the competition.
- The Chasing Pack (2 Points Each): Chitwan Rhinos (1–0), Janakpur Bolts (1–1), and Sudurpaschim Royals (1–1) are locked on two points each, while Pokhara Avengers (0–1), Kathmandu Gorkhas (0–1), and Biratnagar Kings (0–2) seek crucial weekend wins.
Tomorrow’s Saturday Double-Header (31 October) at Kirtipur
When the gates at the TU Cricket Ground open for the weekend crowds on Saturday morning, two marquee fixtures will take center stage:
- Match 7 (Tomorrow · 12:30 PM NPT) — Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos: A clash of undefeated sides! Rohit Paudel’s defending champion Lumbini Lions take on Kushal Malla’s Chitwan Rhinos (featuring Sikandar Raza and Hasan Ali), with the winner joining Karnali at 4 points.
- Match 8 (Tomorrow · 5:00 PM NPT) — Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings: Under the Saturday night floodlights, Dipendra Singh Airee’s Royals face Sandeep Lamichhane and Andre Russell’s Biratnagar Kings, who are searching for their first points after two narrow defeats.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are there any NPL games happening today?
No, Friday, October 30 is a rest day. Matches resume on Saturday, October 31.
What time does the first match start on Saturday?
Match 7 between Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos begins Tomorrow · 12:30 PM NPT at Kirtipur.
Who won yesterday’s NPL matches?
Janakpur Bolts defeated Kathmandu Gorkhas by eight wickets, and Karnali Yaks defeated Biratnagar Kings by four wickets.
Where are NPL matches broadcast?
All NPL matches are broadcast live on television via Action Sports HD in Nepal and streamed digitally through official CAN streaming platforms.
