Top 4 Qualify for Playoffs
2 Pts for Win · 1 Pt for No Result| Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1  Lumbini LionsQualifier 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +1.501 | 7 |
2  Kathmandu GurkhasQualifier 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1.313 | 6 |
3  Sudurpaschim RoyalsEliminator | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | -0.275 | 6 |
4  Chitwan RhinosEliminator | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.207 | 5 |
5  Janakpur Bolts | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | -0.083 | 4 |
6  Karnali Yaks | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -0.268 | 4 |
7  Biratnagar Kings | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | -0.820 | 4 |
8  Pokhara Avengers | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -1.679 | 0 |
NPL 2026 Playoff Qualification Rules
At the end of the 28-match league phase, the 8 teams are ranked 1 to 8 based on points and Net Run Rate. The top 4 franchises advance to the Page Playoff system:
Qualifier 1: 1st Place vs 2nd PlaceThe winner advances directly to the Grand Final. The loser gets a second chance in Qualifier 2.
Eliminator: 3rd Place vs 4th PlaceKnockout match. The winner advances to Qualifier 2, while the loser is eliminated from the tournament.
Qualifier 2: Loser of Q1 vs Winner of EliminatorThe winner takes the second spot in the Grand Final.
Grand FinalWinner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 for the Nepal Premier League Championship trophy.
How Net Run Rate (NRR) is Calculated
Net Run Rate is the primary tie-breaker when two or more teams finish with equal points on the standings table:
NRR = (Total Runs Scored / Total Overs Faced) - (Total Runs Conceded / Total Overs Bowled)
The All-Out Rule: If a team is bowled out before completing their allotted 20 overs, their run rate is calculated using the full 20.0 overs rather than the overs when the final wicket fell.
Tie-Breaking Hierarchy: If two teams are tied on points:
- Total number of match wins
- Higher Net Run Rate (NRR)
- Head-to-head result between the tied teams