Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024: Janakpur Bolts Win Inaugural Title
- Event Title
- Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024: Janakpur Bolts Win Inaugural Title
- Details
Overview
The Janakpur Bolts claimed the historic inaugural title of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024 by defeating the Sudurpaschim Royals in the final match held at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, in December 2024.
Key Highlights
- The Champions: Janakpur Bolts defeated Sudurpaschim Royals by
$5$wickets in the final to become the first-ever NPL champions. - Tournament Significance: Organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the NPL is Nepal's official franchise-based
$T20$cricket tournament, featuring eight franchise teams. - Global Attraction: The tournament featured high-profile international stars (including Shikhar Dhawan, James Neesham, and Martin Guptill), bringing immense global attention to Nepali cricket.
- The Champions: Janakpur Bolts defeated Sudurpaschim Royals by
- Date
- 2025-09-01
- Category
- Sports
- CMAT Significance
- High CMAT priority — Winners (Janakpur Bolts), runners-up (Sudurpaschim Royals), and the inaugural nature of the NPL tournament are key sports current affairs topics.