Karnali Yaks top the NPL Season 3 points table after Match 6, and Karnali are the only team with a perfect record so far. Two wins from two matches give Karnali 4 points, clear of a four-way logjam on 2 points below them. Lumbini Lions sit second despite playing only once, thanks to the biggest net run rate in the league. Here is the full table, how NRR is shaping the early race, and which matches will reshuffle it next.
Karnali Yaks lead the NPL Season 3 points table with 4 points from 2 matches (NRR +0.533) after Match 6 on 29 October 2026. Lumbini Lions (2 points, NRR +4.599), Chitwan Rhinos (2 points, NRR +0.400), Janakpur Bolts (2 points, NRR −0.041) and Sudurpaschim Royals (2 points, NRR −1.430) follow, with Biratnagar Kings, Kathmandu Gorkhas and Pokhara Avengers still winless. Four teams qualify for the playoffs after 28 league matches, with the final on 21 November 2026.
Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnali Yaks | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.533 |
| 2 | Lumbini Lions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +4.599 |
| 3 | Chitwan Rhinos | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.400 |
| 4 | Janakpur Bolts | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −0.041 |
| 5 | Sudurpaschim Royals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1.430 |
| 6 | Biratnagar Kings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | −0.261 |
| 7 | Kathmandu Gorkhas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | −0.942 |
| 8 | Pokhara Avengers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | −1.542 |
NPL Season 3 Points Table After Match 6
Karnali Yaks sit alone at the top after Match 6 on 29 October 2026. Karnali beat Janakpur Bolts by 19 runs in Match 3, then chased 187 against Biratnagar Kings to win Match 6 by 4 wickets. Two wins, zero losses, 4 points, and an NRR of +0.533 put Karnali in the strongest early position of any team.
Lumbini Lions own second place on the strength of one extraordinary performance. Defending champions Lumbini bowled Sudurpaschim Royals out for 87 in the season opener on 26 October, then chased the target in 9.5 overs to win by 7 wickets. That single win produced an NRR of +4.599, a cushion no other team comes close to. Lumbini have played only one match, so their position will move quickly once the weekend double-header is played.
Chitwan Rhinos sit third with 2 points and an NRR of +0.400 after beating Biratnagar by 8 runs in Match 2. Janakpur Bolts are fourth on 2 points with an NRR of −0.041: Janakpur lost Match 3 to Karnali, then beat Kathmandu Gorkhas by 8 wickets in Match 5. Sudurpaschim Royals are fifth on 2 points with an NRR of −1.430: Sudurpaschim lost the opener to Lumbini, then beat Pokhara Avengers by 6 wickets in Match 4.
Winless teams fill the bottom three places. Biratnagar Kings are sixth with 0 points from 2 matches (NRR −0.261) after losing to Chitwan and Karnali. Kathmandu Gorkhas are seventh with 0 points from 1 match (NRR −0.942) after losing to Janakpur. Pokhara Avengers are eighth with 0 points from 1 match (NRR −1.542) after losing to Sudurpaschim, and Pokhara own the worst NRR in the league.
Uneven games played mean positions 2 to 8 will shuffle heavily after the 31 October double-header. Teams on one match (Lumbini, Chitwan, Kathmandu, Pokhara) have a game in hand on the teams that have played twice, so the table after Match 6 is a snapshot, not a settled order. Table dated after Match 6, 29 October 2026; 30 October is a rest day.
How the Top Four Is Decided
Twenty-eight league matches decide the four playoff places in NPL Season 3. Each team plays seven league matches in a single round-robin, and the top four teams at the end of the league stage qualify. Positions 1 and 2 go to Qualifier 1, while positions 3 and 4 meet in the Eliminator.
Qualifier 1 takes place on Tuesday 17 November 2026 (1st vs 2nd). Eliminator follows on Wednesday 18 November (3rd vs 4th). Qualifier 2 takes place on Thursday 19 November, between the Qualifier 1 loser and the Eliminator winner. Grand Finale takes place on Saturday 21 November 2026, between the Qualifier 1 winner and the Qualifier 2 winner, with 20 November a rest day. All 32 matches of the season are played at TU Ground, Kirtipur.
Tie-break order for teams level on points is most wins, then net run rate, then head-to-head result, then fair play index. NRR already matters this early: Janakpur and Sudurpaschim both sit on 2 points, but Janakpur rank fourth and Sudurpaschim fifth because Janakpur’s NRR (−0.041) is far better than Sudurpaschim’s (−1.430).
Playoff Race: Who Is Safe, Who Is in Trouble
Karnali Yaks are the early pace-setters, and Karnali control their own fate. Two more wins in the next three matches would put Karnali within touching distance of the playoffs before the season’s second half even begins. Karnali’s batting depth showed in Match 6, chasing 187 against Biratnagar, and their bowling held Janakpur to 113 in Match 3.
Lumbini Lions are the team nobody wants to face on NRR. Lumbini’s +4.599 is so large that even a narrow loss in their next match would likely keep them above every other team on NRR. Chitwan Rhinos, with a win already banked and a healthy +0.400, are in a similar position: Chitwan’s early win means their next two results decide whether they stay in the top four or slide into the logjam.
Biratnagar Kings face the most pressure of any team. Biratnagar have played two matches and lost both, and a third straight loss would leave them needing to win almost every remaining game to reach the playoffs. Kathmandu Gorkhas and Pokhara Avengers have lost only once each, so one win puts either team back into the mid-table pack, but Pokhara’s −1.542 NRR means Pokhara need wins by clear margins to repair the damage from the Sudurpaschim defeat.
Next Matches That Will Reshape the Table
Match 7 on Saturday 31 October (Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos, 12:30 PM NST) is an early top-of-table clash. Winner joins Karnali on 4 points at 2–0; loser stays on 2 points and drops behind the winner on the table. Lumbini’s NRR cushion means a narrow Lumbini loss would still leave them well placed, while a Chitwan win would make Chitwan the second team on 4 points.
Match 8 on Saturday 31 October (Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings, evening) is a must-win for Biratnagar. Biratnagar loss would mean 0–3 and a mountain to climb; Sudurpaschim win would take Sudurpaschim to 4 points and keep them inside the top four. Sudurpaschim loss would drag them back into the winless pack’s company on 2 points.
Match 9 on Sunday 1 November (Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers) tests both teams’ playoff credentials. Janakpur win would take Janakpur to 4 points; Pokhara loss would leave Pokhara 0–2 with the league’s worst NRR. Pokhara win would open the mid-table right up and push Janakpur back toward the cut line.
Match 10 on Monday 2 November (Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Karnali Yaks, 12:30 PM NST) is the biggest match of the next round. Karnali win would mean 6 points and a 3–0 record, clear at the top. Kathmandu win would give Kathmandu their first points and dent the leaders’ run, and Match 10 is also the match David Warner is expected to debut in for Kathmandu.
FAQs
Who tops the NPL Season 3 points table?
Karnali Yaks top the table after Match 6 with 4 points from 2 matches and an NRR of +0.533. Karnali beat Janakpur Bolts by 19 runs in Match 3 and Biratnagar Kings by 4 wickets in Match 6.
How many teams qualify for the NPL playoffs?
Four teams qualify after 28 league matches. Positions 1 and 2 play Qualifier 1 on 17 November, positions 3 and 4 play the Eliminator on 18 November, Qualifier 2 is on 19 November, and the final is on 21 November 2026.
Why does Lumbini rank second after playing only one match?
Net run rate ranks teams level on points, and Lumbini’s NRR of +4.599 is the best in the league. Lumbini bowled Sudurpaschim out for 87 and chased the target in 9.5 overs in the season opener, which produced an NRR cushion no other team can match this early.
When are the NPL Season 3 playoffs and final?
Qualifier 1 is on 17 November 2026, the Eliminator on 18 November, Qualifier 2 on 19 November, and the Grand Finale on 21 November 2026. All playoff matches are played at TU Ground, Kirtipur.
