Kathmandu, Oct. 25: The winner team of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) will receive Rs 15 million in prize money, an increase of Rs 4 million from the previous edition. The NPL is a franchise-based T20 cricket tournament held annually since the past two years.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the revised prize money at a press conference held here on Sunday.
According to CAN Treasurer Padam Bahadur Khadka, the runner-up will clinch Rs 8 million while the teams finishing third and fourth will take home Rs 4 million and Rs 3 million respectively.
It may be noted that the Lumbini Lions had received Rs 11 million after winning the title in the previous edition.
During the press conference, the CAN expressed confidence that the increased prize money would further enhance the tournament’s competitive appeal and commercial value.
The third edition of the NPL is set to begin on coming Monday at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.Altogether eight teams are vying for the title in this edition.
