Nepal Premier League 2024 Points Table: NPL Results & Standings After Matches on December 13

Nepal Premier League 2024 Points Table: Lumbini Lions implode as Karnali Yaks boost their playoff hopes with a 5-run victory in match 22 of NPL Season 1 at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur on Thursday (December 12).

Bikash Aagri's spell of 3 for 14 in an all-round bowling effort had helped the Lions to restrict the Yaks to 128/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The Lions, however, faltered in the run chase after Tom Moores (36 off 35 balls) departed at the crucial juncture, making tough work of the chase.

Despite a disappointing batting display, Sompal Kami's side responded well with the ball as the skipper himself alongside Nandan Yadav and Zeeshan Maqsood helped pull off a win from the jaws of defeat. With this win, Karnali Yaks leapfrogged Chitwan Rhinos to move into third position on the points table.

Rhinos, who had the chance to go back to third, failed in their quest following a 51-run loss to Biratnagar Kings in the second match of the day. The Kings jumped from the bottom spot to fifth via this win.

Earlier on Thursday (December 12), Pokhara Avengers had moved to the sixth position on the NPL 2024 standings after a super over win over Kings, while table-toppers Janakpur Bolts became the first team to book a playoff spot following a win over Kathmandu Gurkhas.

Following the results so far, Bolts sit on top of the standings followed by the Royals, Yaks and the Rhinos, while Kings, Gurkhas, Avengers and Lions occupy the next four spots after 23 matches. Here is a look at the NPL 2024 Standings:

Nepal Premier League 2024 Points Table on December 13

Rank	Team	M	W	L	PTS	NRR
1	Janakpur Bolts (Q)	6	5	1	10	+0.445
2	Sudurpaschim Royals	5	4	1	8	+2.470
3	Karnali Yaks	6	4	2	8	+0.094
4	Chitwan Rhinos	6	3	3	6	+0.458
5	Biratnagar Kings	6	2	4	4	-0.684
6	Kathmandu Gurkhas	5	2	3	4	-1.007
7	Pokhara Avengers	5	2	3	4	-1.295
8	Lumbini Lions (E)	7	1	6	2	-0.498

Note: The top four teams at the end of the league phase on December 16 will head into the NPL Playoffs. Legend: M - Matches Played; W - Won; L - Lost; NR - No Result; PTS - Points; NRR - Net Run Rate. Q - Qualified for playoffs; E - Eliminated from playoff race.

Nepal Premier League 2024 Schedule with Results

November 30, Saturday: Biratnagar Kings (127 All Out in 19 overs) vs Janakpur Bolts (131/2 in 15.3 overs) - JB won by 8 wickets
December 2, Monday: Kathmandu Gurkhas (111/9 in 20 overs) vs Chitwan Rhinos (114/5 in 17.1 overs) – CR won by 5 wickets
December 2, Monday: Janakpur Bolts (142/2 in 15.1 overs) vs Karnali Yaks (141/7 in 20 overs) - JB won by 8 wickets
December 3, Tuesday: Sudurpaschim Royals (182/7 in 20 overs) vs Biratnagar Kings (92 All Out in 16.1 overs) - SR won by 90 runs
December 3, Tuesday: Chitwan Rhinos (161/7 in 20 overs) vs Pokhara Avengers (74 All Out in 13.2 overs) - CR won by 87 runs
December 4, Wednesday: Karnali Yaks (149/5 in 20 overs) vs Kathmandu Gurkhas (153/7 in 19.3 overs) - KG won by 3 wickets
December 4, Wednesday: Biratnagar Kings (193/8 in 19.5 overs) vs Lumbini Lions (191/7 in 20 overs) - BK won by 2 wickets
December 5, Thursday: Pokhara Avengers (138/7 in 20 overs) vs Janakpur Bolts (143/3 in 17.1 overs) - JB won by 7 wickets
December 5, Thursday: Kathmandu Gurkhas (94 All Out in 15.5 overs) vs Sudurpaschim Royals (167/6 in 20 overs) - SR won by 73 runs
December 6, Friday: Karnali Yaks (132/4 in 19.5 overs) vs Chitwan Rhinos (130/7 in 20 overs) - KY won by 6 wickets
December 6, Friday: Lumbini Lions (170/5 in 20 overs) vs Pokhara Avengers (176/0 in 16.5 overs) - PA won by 10 wickets
December 7, Saturday: Lumbini Lions (142/9 in 20 overs) vs Sudurpaschim Royals (187/4 in 20 overs) – SR won by 45 runs
December 7, Saturday: Karnali Yaks (133 All Out in 20 overs) vs Biratnagar Kings (126/8 in 20 overs) - KY won by 7 runs
December 8, Sunday: Janakpur Bolts (136/9 in 20 overs) vs Lumbini Lions (135/8 in 20 overs) - JB won by 1 run
December 8, Sunday: Sudurpaschim Royals (131 All Out in 18.2 overs) vs Chitwan Rhinos (164/5 in 20 overs) – CR won by 33 runs
December 10, Tuesday: Chitwan Rhinos (134/8 in 20 overs) vs Lumbini Lions (167/6 in 20 overs) – LL won by 33 runs
December 10, Tuesday: Karnali Yaks (106/3 in 15 overs) vs Pokhara Avengers (103 All Out in 16.3 overs) - KY won by 7 wickets
December 11, Wednesday: Janakpur Bolts (51 All Out in 12.1 overs) vs Sudurpaschim Royals (123/9 in 20 overs) – SR won by 72 runs
December 11, Wednesday: Kathmandu Gurkhas (103 All Out in 19.2 overs) vs Lumbini Lions (85 All Out in 19.2 overs) - KG won by 18 runs
December 12, Thursday: Pokhara Avengers (139/6 in 20 overs) vs Biratnagar Kings (139/7 in 20 overs) – Match tied (PA won the Super Over)
December 12, Thursday: Janakpur Bolts (104/5 in 15.5 overs) vs Kathmandu Gurkhas (101 All Out in 19.3 overs) – JB won by 5 wickets
December 13, Friday: Lumbini Lions (123/7 in 20 overs) vs Karnali Yaks (128/8 in 20 overs) - KY won by 5 runs
December 13, Friday: Biratnagar Kings (181/5 in 20 overs) vs Chitwan Rhinos (130/6 in 20 overs) - BK won by 51 runs
December 14, Saturday: Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gurkhas - 9 AM IST
December 14, Saturday: Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts - 1 PM IST
December 15, Sunday: Biratnagar Kings vs Kathmandu Gurkhas - 9 AM IST
December 15, Sunday: Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals - 1 PM IST
December 16, Monday: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks- 9 AM IST
December 18, Wednesday: Eliminator - 3rd vs 4th - 9 AM IST
December 18, Wednesday: Qualifier 1 - 1st vs 2nd - 1 PM IST
December 19, Thursday: Qualifier 2 - Eliminator Winner vs Qualifier 1 Loser - 12 PM IST
December 21, Saturday: Final - Qualifier 1 Winner vs Qualifier 2 Winner - 12 PM IST