Everest Premier League

Everest Premier League (EPL)
Logo of Everest Premier League
Countries   Nepal
AdministratorEPL Pvt Ltd
FormatT20
First edition2016
Latest edition2021
Tournament formatDouble round-robin and Knockout
Number of teams10
Current championChitwan Tigers
Most successfulBiratnagar Warriors
Chitwan Tigers
Lalitpur Patriots
Panchakanya Tej
(1 title each)
Most runsSunil Dhamala (477)
Most wicketsKaran KC (26)
TVList of broadcaster
Websiteeplt20.com.np

Everest Premier League (EPL) (Nepali: एभरेष्ट प्रिमियर लिग) was a franchise Twenty20 cricket tournament organized by EPL Pvt. Ltd., a private group in Nepal. It was the biggest cricket tournament in the country, played during the northern winter calendar, mostly in the month of December. It was played in round-robin format in which top four teams qualify for the playoffs. The tournament was renowned for having high attendance among the domestic cricket of the ICC associate nations.[citation needed] The first edition of the tournament was held in September 2016 with six franchises consisting of domestic and international players. Chitwan Tigers are the defending champions after winning the 2021 season.[1] From 2024 Nepal Premier League replaces the league.

  1. ^ "CHITWAN TIGERS CROWNED NEW CHAMPIONS OF THE BAJAJ PULSAR EVEREST PREMIER LEAGUE". Retrieved 10 October 2021.