For the first edition 2024, the prize money for the winner is NRs 1.10 crore, but the runner-up get a prize NRs 51 lakhs.
The NPL continues to be the premier tournament in the world, offering the one of highest prize money: NRs 1.10 crore for the winning team and NRs 51 lakhs for the runner-up.
While there has been a four-fold rise in the prize purse since its inception, the Cricket Association Nepal (CAN) plans to increase it further in the coming seasons, though the figure is yet to be finalised for this edition.
But as things stand, the total prize purse for teams is NRs 2.1 crore. The team finishing third receives NRs. 25 lakhs, followed by the fourth team earning NRs. 15 lakhs. The stakes in the Nepal Premier League are higher than ever, with a lucrative prize pool that reflects the growing stature of the competition. Here’s the breakdown of the prize money for the first 2024 season.
As per the announcement of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the winner prize of ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL).
Champion: The team crowned as champions will take home a handsome NRs. 1.10 Crore
Runner-Up: The second-best team will not go home empty-handed, securing NRs. 51 Lakhs for their campaign.
Semi-Finalists: The teams falling short in the semi-finals will receive NRs. 25 Lakhs which is in third place and forth one will receive a NRs. 15 Lakhs.
With a total of eight (8) teams in title contention, NPL 2024 will be played in a double round-robin format. Hence, each team will face all the other seven teams one times during the league stage. In the end, the top four teams in the NPL points table will qualify for NPL playoffs.
The league this year was started from November 30 with Biratnagar Kings taking on Janakpur Bolts. The prize pool for the Nepal Premier League has seen significant growth in just one year of establishment.
However, as the league gained global recognition and attracted top-tier talent, Cricket Association of Nepal revised the prize structure to reflect its growing stature.
Today, the rewards not only honor the winners but also recognize the hard work and dedication of teams reaching the latter stages. And, of course, one of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds will be whether this is the first season which team will win the NPL trophy?
But the championship glory isn’t just about lifting the coveted trophy—it’s also about the prize money. So, what awaits the winning team in the 2024 season?
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