Live updates on the 2025 Nepal T20 League auction: A comprehensive rundown of sold, unsold players, and team squads
The player auction for the 2025 Nepal Premier League (NPL) took place on August 9, 2025, and the final squads have been announced. The auction featured 37 slots filled across eight teams, each having 16 players with a maximum of four overseas players.
Key Players and Prices
Here are details highlighting key players and prices for several teams:
Janakpur Bolts
- Retained: Aasif Sheikh, Anil Sah, Subash Khakurel, Kishore Mahato, Lalit Rajbanshi, Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar, Rupesh Singh
- Auction purchases: Sachin Bhatt, Aaditya Mahata, Mayan Yadav (bought for NPR 7.75 lakh), Bikash Agri
Sudurpaschim Royals
- Retained: Dipendra Singh Airee, Binod Bhandari, Aarif Sheikh, Avinash Bohara, Ishan Pandey, Naren Saud
- Auction purchases: Hemant Dhami (10 lakh), Tek Bahadur Rawat, Dipesh Thapa, Dipak Bohora, Milan Bohara
Karnali Yaks
- Retained all seven players including Deepak Prasad Dumre, Pawan Sarraf, Imran Shekh
- Auction highlights: Pawan Sarraf paid 15 lakh (top buy)
Chitwan Rhinos
- Auction top buys: Arjun Saud (15 lakh), Dev Khanal (15 lakh)
Kathmandu Gorkhas
- Key auction purchase: Mohammad Aadil Alam (15 lakh), Santosh Yadav (10 lakh)
Biratnagar Kings
- Auction notable: Surya Tamang (10 lakh)
Lumbini Lions
- Players bought include Dilip Nath and Sher Malla both for 10 lakh
Pokhara Avengers
- Retained all seven players; specific auction buy details not highlighted
The player base prices were set according to categories: - Category A: NPR 10-15 lakh - Category B: NPR 5-10 lakh - Category C: NPR 2-5 lakh
The highest auction prices reached 15 lakh NPR for players like Arjun Saud, Dev Khanal, Pawan Sarraf, and Mohammad Aadil Alam. Several players were bought for the 10 lakh NPR bracket as well, reflecting strong bidding in the mid-tier category.
This auction structure allowed a balanced combination of retained experienced players and emerging talents across various teams, setting the stage for an exciting 2025 Nepal Premier League season starting November.
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- The Janakpur Bolts, Sudurpaschim Royals, Karnali Yaks, Chitwan Rhinos, Kathmandu Gorkhas, Biratnagar Kings, Lumbini Lions, and Pokhara Avengers are some of the teams participating in the sports event known as the Nepal Premier League (NPL), showcasing the acquisition of key players and their corresponding prices.
- The sports event known as the Nepal Premier League (NPL) has seen a competitive player auction, with top buying prices reaching as high as 15 lakh NPR for players like Arjun Saud, Dev Khanal, Pawan Sarraf, and Mohammad Aadil Alam, signifying strong bidding in the mid-tier category.
