Kathmandu – The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced that Hawk-Eye’s advanced Decision Review System will be used in every match of Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League Season 3.
The tournament will run from October 26 to November 21, 2026, at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur.
Following the introduction of DRS, CAN has revised the previously announced match timings. On double-header days, the first match will begin at 12:30 pm and the second at 5:00 pm. Matches on single-header days will start at 5:00 pm.
Eight teams will participate in the tournament: Biratnagar Kings, Chitwan Rhinos, Janakpur Bolts, Karnali Yaks, Kathmandu Gorkhas, Lumbini Lions, Pokhara Avengers and Sudurpaschim Royals.
The league stage will begin with defending champions Lumbini Lions facing Sudurpaschim Royals on October 26. Rest days have been scheduled for October 30 and November 4, 8 and 11.
Qualifier 1 will be played on November 17, followed by the Eliminator on November 18 and Qualifier 2 on November 19. The grand finale is scheduled for November 21.
The introduction of Hawk-Eye DRS is expected to strengthen decision-making and bring Nepal’s leading domestic franchise cricket tournament closer to international broadcasting and officiating standards.
