New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- The Nepal Premier League (NPL) returns to Kathmandu as the third season kicks off at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Monday. The NPL 2026 will run till November 21. Lumbini Lions are the defending champions of NPL, while Janakpur Bolts won the inaugural title in 2024.

In a major boost to the tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) formally sanctioned the NPL, thus paving the way for some of the biggest stars in world cricket fly down to the Himalayan country. David Warner, Rashid Khan, Andre Russell, Shakib Al Hasan and Moeen Ali are some of the top T20 stars to feature in NPL 2026.

Eight teams will contest the third edition of NPL 2026. The champions will be awarded...