Persistent rain in Kathmandu has put both Nepal Premier League fixtures for Saturday, 31 October, at risk at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Heavy rain was falling at the ground on Saturday morning, with a 93% chance of precipitation for the day, according to Google weather data. A photo credited to CAN Vice President Roshan Singh, showing the ground after three days of rain, has been shared online. See the NPL 2026 schedule.

Rain began late on Thursday night and continued through Friday. It persisted into Saturday morning. The two third-edition matches are: 

Match	Start time (NPT)	Venue
Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos	12:30 pm	TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings	5:00 pm	TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Forecasts differ on the afternoon

Meteorologist Ujjwal Upadhyaya said drizzle was likely to continue until Saturday evening. Myrepublica reported that conditions were forecast to improve later in the afternoon. Google weather data points to a drier week ahead. 

Date	Forecast for Kirtipur	Rain chance
Sat, 31 Oct	Heavy rain, about 13–18°C	93%
Sun, 1 Nov	Drier, high near 21°C	15%
Mon, 2 Nov	Drier, high near 21°C	15%
Tue, 3 Nov	Dry	0%

What happens if play is lost

The NPL has no reserve days. A match abandoned without a result gives each team one point. At least five overs must be bowled to each side for a result, so a late start can still produce a shortened game. Ticketing partner eSewa said spectators would receive refunds if a match is called off before the toss. 

Why the points matter

Lumbini Lions opened their campaign by beating Sudurpaschim Royals by seven wickets, chasing 88 in 9.5 overs. Chitwan Rhinos also arrive with a win in their first game. Sudurpaschim lost that opener to Lumbini but later beat Pokhara Avengers by six wickets. An abandonment would give each side a single point, which could matter in a ten-team table with no reserve days.