BackBiratnagar Kings will meet Janakpur Bolts in the twelfth match of the Nepal Trophy T20 2026 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on 3rd November at 4:45 PM IST as the tournament continues.
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Captaincy Picks:
Rohit Kumar Paudel – Lumbini Lions’ captain has scored five runs and claimed one wicket in his opening appearance, showcasing his value as a right-handed batting all-rounder. |
Mahedi Hasan – Pokhara Avengers’ Bangladesh all-rounder has scored 40 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 160.00 and claimed one wicket in the competition. |
Top Picks:
D’Arcy Short – Lumbini Lions’ Australian all-rounder made an explosive start, scoring 40 off just 18 deliveries, including four boundaries and three sixes. |
Kushal Bhurtel – Pokhara Avengers’ aggressive opener has accumulated 91 runs in three innings, including a highest score of 35 against Janakpur Bolts. |
Budget Picks:
Bipin Acharya – Pokhara Avengers’ all-rounder scored 20 off 19 deliveries against Janakpur Bolts, demonstrating his ability to contribute valuable runs in the lower middle order. |
Aasif Sheikh – Lumbini Lions’ wicketkeeper-batter made a valuable contribution with 32 off 25 deliveries against Sudurpaschim Royals, helping his team complete a comfortable seven-wicket victory. |
Captain |
Mahedi Hasan & Rohit Kumar Paudel |
Vice-Captain |
D’Arcy Short & Kushal Bhurtel |
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Sunny BK |
NA |
NA |
Dilip Nath |
NA |
NA |
SL Captaincy Choice |
Mahedi Hasan |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Rohit Kumar Paudel |
Punt Picks |
Bipin Acharya and Aasif Sheikh |
Dream11 Combination |
2-1-4-4 |
Lumbini Lions will face Pokhara Avengers in the 13th match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 on November 3 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Lumbini currently hold third place in the standings with three points from two matches, having recorded one win and one no-result.
Pokhara, meanwhile, are still searching for their first points after losing both their opening matches. Therefore, the Lions will look to maintain their positive start and strengthen their position near the top, while the Avengers will be eager to secure their first victory and bring their campaign back on track. The match will begin at 4:45 PM IST.
Lumbini Lions' latest completed match was against Sudurpaschim Royals, where they secured a convincing seven-wicket victory. Chasing 88, Lumbini reached 88/3 in just 9.5 overs, with D'Arcy Short leading the way through an explosive 40 off 18 balls. Aasif Sheikh also contributed 32 from 25 deliveries. Earlier, Sher Malla claimed three wickets for 11 runs, while Kishore Mahato picked up four for 22 as Sudurpaschim were bowled out for 87. However, Lumbini's subsequent match against Chitwan Rhinos ended without a result.
Pokhara Avengers, on the other hand, suffered a nine-run defeat against Janakpur Bolts in their latest outing. Chasing 148, captain Kushal Bhurtel scored 35 off 24 balls, while Bipin Acharya added 20 from 19 deliveries and Bipin Khatri remained unbeaten on 17 from 14. Earlier, Trit Raj Das scored 61 off 55 balls to help Janakpur post 147/7, with Abhishek Tiwari adding a quick 24 from just 10 deliveries. Shakib Al Hasan impressed with three wickets for 15 runs, but Moeen Ali's excellent figures of 3/13 helped Janakpur defend their total.
Lumbini will aim to use their stronger start to their advantage, with D'Arcy Short, Niroshan Dickwella and Rohit Paudel expected to play important roles in the batting lineup. Moreover, Sher Malla, Kishore Mahato and Shadley van Schalkwyk give them promising bowling options. Pokhara, meanwhile, will depend on Kushal Bhurtel, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan and Mohammad Saifuddin to deliver better performances with both bat and ball. The Kirtipur surface can support both batters and bowlers, so building partnerships and maintaining bowling discipline will be important. Lumbini appear to have the upper hand because of their better position in the standings and previous victory. Nevertheless, Pokhara have enough experienced players to challenge the Lions if they perform together as a unit.
Teams |
Matches Won |
Lumbini Lions |
0 |
Pokhara Avengers |
0 |
Temperature |
23°C |
Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
150 |
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
56% |
Lumbini Lions Playing 11:
1) Rohit Kumar Paudel ©
2) Niroshan Dickwella (wk)
3) Sundeep Jora
4) Tilak Bhandari
5) Aasif Sheikh (wk)
6) Dilip Nath (wk)
7) Sher Malla
8) D’Arcy Short
9) Shadley van Schalkwyk
10) Shamim Hossain Patwari
11) Kishore Mahato
Pokhara Avengers Playing 11:
1) Dinesh Kharel
2) Kushal Bhurtel ©
3) Shakib Al Hasan
4) Kiran Thagunna
5) Arjun Gharti (wk)
6) Mahedi Hasan
7) Bipin Acharya
8) Bipin Khatri
9) Mohammad Saifuddin
10) Chamika Karunaratne
11) Pratik Pokhrel
Considering the team combination, Pokhara Avengers is expected to win this match.