Nepal Premier League 2024 Final Date & Timing: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts NPL Title Clash

The Nepal Premier League 2024 (NPL) is heading to its exciting conclusion, with the Sudurpaschim Royals and Janakpur Bolts set to face off in the first-ever NPL final. This highly anticipated title clash is a historic moment for the T20 tournament, organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).

Sudurpaschim Royals Book Their Final Spot

The Sudurpaschim Royals have been in impressive form throughout the season, finishing at the top of the table. They secured their place in the final after an emphatic 8-wicket victory over second-placed Janakpur Bolts in the first qualifier on Wednesday, December 18, at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, Nepal. The Royals, who were the only team to win six out of their seven league matches, chased down 140 runs with ease, thanks to an unbeaten fifty by Binod Bhandari, winning with 8 wickets and 9 balls to spare.

Janakpur Bolts Fight Back

Though the Bolts lost in the first qualifier, they weren’t out of the race for the final. The Janakpur Bolts, led by Anil Shah, had a second chance in the second qualifier. They grabbed the opportunity with both hands, defeating Karnali Yaks by 2 wickets in a thrilling chase of 119 runs. This dramatic victory booked their spot in the NPL 2024 Final against the Sudurpaschim Royals.

NPL 2024 Final: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts

The much-awaited Nepal Premier League 2024 Final will take place on Saturday, December 21. The Sudurpaschim Royals will face the Janakpur Bolts in what promises to be a thrilling encounter for the inaugural title of the competition. The match will be held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, the same venue where both teams have previously clashed.

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Final Start Time

The Nepal Premier League 2024 Final will begin at 12:15 PM Local Time (12:00 PM IST) on Saturday, December 21. For international viewers, the match will be broadcast at the following times:

Australia: 4:30 PM AEST
New Zealand: 6:30 PM NZST
United Kingdom: 6:30 AM BST
United States (East Coast): 1:30 AM ET
United States (West Coast): 10:30 PM PT (Friday, December 20)

Conclusion

As the Sudurpaschim Royals and Janakpur Bolts gear up for the NPL 2024 Final, cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting what will surely be an unforgettable clash. With both teams boasting stellar performances throughout the tournament, the first-ever Nepal Premier League title is set to be claimed by one of them on December 21.