High-stakes NPL final as Sudurpaschim and Lumbini compete for Rs 11 million title

KATHMANDU, Dec 13: The second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), which began on 17 November 2025, is set to conclude Saturday with Sudurpaschim Royals and Lumbini Lions meeting in the final at 3:30 PM at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The road to the final saw Sudurpaschim dominate the playoffs early, defeating Biratnagar Kings by 77 runs in Qualifier 1. Lumbini, who had finished strongly in the league stage, secured their place by beating Biratnagar by 40 runs in Qualifier 2, eliminating last year’s finalists from the title race.