Nepal T20 League 2022, scheduled to start in September and end in October 2022, has been postponed to December.
Seven3sports PVT LTD. to organize this league.
The Cricket Association of Nepal founded this league in 2022 in hopes of growing Nepali Cricket. They believe this tournament will allow Nepali cricketers to play and gain experience with international players.
This league has been officially recognized as Nepal’s Official T20 League by both CAN and ICC. The Sports Council of Nepal has also approved it.
International sports management company Seven3Sports secured as a ‘Strategic and Commercial Partner”. They will help CAN organize a top global-level event in Nepal.
Seven3Sports is a leading sports company associated with Big Leagues like IPL and FIFA World Cup, among many others. The company is also committed to promoting Nepali Cricket at the grass root level.
They will pay CAN a hefty IC 330 million over eight years. So, the Cricket Association of Nepal will get an average Indian currency of 41.25 million per year.
Also, according to news on Onlinekhabar, Cricket Legend Brett Lee virtually mentors Nepal T20 League teams. – Online Khabar
Nepal T20 League 2022 Schedule, Teams, and Live Streaming
The Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium will host all the matches of the Nepal T20 league.
The Registration of the Nepali Players was open from the 27th to the 31st of August 2022, and the draft was released on the 10th of September 2022.
You can see the Marquee players bought by all 6 teams in this league.
Teams and Marquee Players in Nepal T20 Cricket League
There is a total of six teams participating in this cricket league. All the Nepal T20 League teams and marquee players are in the table below.
| Teams | City | Marquee Player |
|---|---|---|
| Janakpur Royals | Janakpur | Sompal Kami |
| Kathmandu Kantipur Capital | Kathmandu | Gyanendra Malla |
| Lumbini All Star | Lumbini Bhairahawa | Dipendra Singh Airee |
| Biratnagar Super Kings | Biratnagar | Rohit Kumar Poudel |
| Pokhara Avengers | Pokhara | Mahamad Asif Sheikh |
| Far Western United | Dhangadi | Karan KC |
Nepal T20 League: Live Streaming and Telecast Details
According to the press release, live streaming of this Nepal T20 League 2022 | 2023 will be available on the SSixer app.
You can watch the entire tournament’s live streaming from their official app which is available on both Android and IOS.
They also have a website where you can watch match highlights but you cannot watch live streaming.
Match Date and Time | Schedule of T20 Cricket League in Nepal
The first edition of the Nepal T20 Cricket League will be played from 23rd December 2022 to 11th January 2023 at Tribhuwan University International Ground, Kritipur, Nepal. (Updated)
CAN release the match fixture of Nepal T20 League 2022, and 30 League matches will be played, where 4 teams will proceed to the playoffs.
Previously, the tournament was scheduled from 24th September to 22nd October 2022. The League was postponed after the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order due to the upcoming elections.
| Match No. | Date | Time | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 23, 2022 | 09:15 AM | Kathmandu Knights vs Pokhara Avengers |
| 2 | Dec 23, 2022 | 01:15 PM | Lumbini All Star vs Far Western United |
| 3 | Dec 24, 2022 | 09:15 AM | Pokhara Avengers vs Janakpur Royals |
| 4 | Dec 24, 2022 | 01:15 PM | Biratnagar Super Kings vs Lumbini All-Star |
| 5 | Dec 25, 2022 | 09:15 AM | Kathmandu Knights vs Far Western United |
| 6 | Dec 25, 2022 | 01:15 PM | Janakpur Royals vs Biratnagar Super Kings |
| 7 | Dec 26, 2022 | 09:15 AM | Pokhara Avengers vs Lumbini All-Star |
| 8 | Dec 26, 2022 | 01:15 PM | Kathmandu Knights vs Janakpur Royals |
| 9 | Dec 27, 2022 | 09:15 AM | Far Western United vs Lumbini All-Star |
| 10 | Dec 27, 2022 | 01:15 PM | Biratnagar Super Kings vs Pokhara Avengers |
| 11 | Dec 28, 2022 | 09:15 AM | Pokhara Avengers vs Biratnagar Super Kings |
| 12 | Dec 28, 2022 | 01:15 PM | Janakpur Royals vs Far Western United |
| 13 | Dec 29, 2022 | 09:15 AM | Kathmandu Knights vs Lumbini All-Star |
| 14 | Dec 29, 2022 | 01:15 PM | Far Western United vs Pokhara Avengers |
| 15 | Dec 30, 2022 | 09:15 AM | Lumbini All-Star vs Pokhara Avengers |
| 16 | Dec 30, 2022 | 01:15 PM | Biratnagar Super Kings vs Janakpur Royals |
| 17 | Dec 31, 2022 | 09:15 AM | Janakpur Royals vs Kathmandu Knights |
| 18 | Dec 31, 2022 | 01:15 PM | Lumbini All-Star vs Biratnagar Super Kings |
| 19 | Jan 01, 2023 | 09:15 AM | Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Knights |
| 20 | Jan 01, 2023 | 01:15 PM | Far Western United vs Janakpur Royals |
| 21 | Jan 02, 2023 | 09:15 AM | Biratnagar Super Kings vs Kathmandu Knights |
| 22 | Jan 02, 2023 | 01:15 PM | Janakpur Royals vs Lumbini All-Star |
| 23 | Jan 03, 2023 | 09:15 AM | Lumbini All-Star vs Kathmandu Knights |
| 24 | Jan 03, 2023 | 01:15 PM | Far Western United vs Biratnagar Super Kings |
| 25 | Jan 04, 2023 | 09:15 AM | Janakpur Royals vs Pokhara Avengers |
| 26 | Jan 04, 2023 | 01:15 PM | Far Western United vs Kathmandu Knights |
| 27 | Jan 05, 2023 | 09:15 AM | Lumbini All-Star vs Janakpur Royals |
| 28 | Jan 05, 2023 | 01:15 PM | Biratnagar Super Kings vs Far Western United |
| 29 | Jan 06, 2023 | 09:15 AM | Kathmandu Knights vs Biratnagar Super Kings |
| 30 | Jan 06, 2023 | 01:15 PM | Pokhara Avengers vs Far Western United |
| 31 | Jan 07, 2023 | 12:30 PM | Qualifier 1 – League 1st vs League 2nd |
| 32 | Jan 08, 2023 | 12:30 PM | Eliminaror – League 3rd vs League 4th |
| 33 | Jan 09, 2023 | 12:30 PM | Qualifier 2 – Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winer of Eliminaror |
| 34 | Jan 10, 2023 | 12:30 PM | Final – Winer of Qualifier 1 vs Winer of Qualifier 2 |
| 35 | Jan 11, 2023 | 12:30 PM | Reserve Day |
Frequently Asked Question
How many teams are playing in Nepal T20 League?
There are 6 teams from 6 cities in this first edition of the Nepal T20 League.
Will Sandeep Lamichhane play in Nepal T20 Cricket League?
No, Sandeep Lamichhane was planning to play CPL in West Indies. Also, CAN suspended him from the Nepal National Team.
When will Nepal T20 League start?
The tournament was scheduled to start on 24th September and end on 22nd October 2022. But now, the tournament will likely be played from 11th December to 31st December 2022.
Will International players play in this tournament?
Yes, the point of this T20 cricket league is to allow Nepali players to play with and against them.
How many matches will be there in Nepal T20 League?
There will be 30 league matches, and 4 playoff matches will be played in TU ground, Nepal.
What time will the Nepal T20 League matches be played?
There will be 2 games in a day for Nepal T20 league 2022, and the timing for the first game will be at 9:15 Am, and the second match will start at 11:15 pm.
Where can I watch Live streaming of Nepal T20 League?
You can watch live telecast of this tournament on the SSixer app.
