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Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions, 18th Match, Nepal Premier League 2026

Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions, 18th Match, Nepal Premier League 2026

The 18th Match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 between the Kathmandu Gorkhas and the Lumbini Lions is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026.

The game will be played as a day/night fixture at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, Nepal.

Match Details

  • Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
  • Time: 4:45 PM IST / 5:00 PM NPT (Local Time)
  • Format: T20 Cricket (Match 18 of 32)
  • Fixture Type: Day/Night Match
  • Venue: Tribhuvan University (TU) International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur, Nepal

Team squads with their playing role 

The official team squads with designated playing roles for the Kathmandu Gorkhas and Lumbini Lions in the Nepal Premier League 2026 are detailed below:

Kathmandu Gorkhas Squad & Playing Roles

Player NamePlaying Role
Karan KC (C)Bowling All-Rounder
David WarnerTop-Order Batter
Srikar BharatWicketkeeper-Batter
Smit PatelWicketkeeper-Batter
Rashid KhanBowling All-Rounder
Bhim SharkiMiddle-Order Batter
Sahan ArachchigeAll-Rounder
Will BosistoAll-Rounder / Batter
Sam HeazlettTop-Order Batter
Harishankar ShahAll-Rounder
Shahab AlamBowler (Left-arm Spinner)
Santosh YadavBowling All-Rounder
Jahandad KhanAll-Rounder
Mohammad Aadil AlamBowler
Sonu DevkotaBowler
Ripon MondolBowler
Dev ShahBatter
Sumit MaharjanBatter
Prasidha JaishiAll-Rounder
Sahil PatelBowler / All-Rounder
Suryanshu KoiralaBatter
Krishna PoudelBowler
Dayanand MandalBowler
Ganesh GautamBowler

Lumbini Lions Squad & Playing Roles

Player NamePlaying Role
Rohit Paudel (C)Batting All-Rounder
Niroshan DickwellaWicketkeeper-Batter
Aasif SheikhWicketkeeper-Batter
Dilip NathWicketkeeper-Batter
D’Arcy ShortAll-Rounder / Opening Batter
Sundeep JoraMiddle-Order Batter
Gulbadin NaibAll-Rounder
JJ SmitAll-Rounder
Ruben TrumpelmannBowler (Left-arm Fast)
Shadley van SchalkwykBowling All-Rounder
Thomas DracaBowler
Sher MallaBowler (Spinner)
Tilak Raj BhandariBowler
Kishore MahatoBowler
Dinesh AdhikariAll-Rounder
Durgesh GuptaBowler
Aakash TripathiBatter
Sumit MaharjanBatter
Abhishek GautamBatter
Movin SubasingheAll-Rounder
Aadil KhanBatter
Bishal PatelBowler
Sameer AliAll-Rounder
Arniko YadavAll-Rounder / Bowler
Ajay Kumar ChauhanBowler

Match Winner Prediction

Here are the win prediction percentages for the upcoming match:

Match Winner Prediction

According to the CricketViz Analytical Model, Kathmandu Gorkhas have a narrow edge with a 51% winning probability, while Lumbini Lions have a 49% chance.
Prediction Model / PlatformKathmandu GorkhasLumbini Lions
CricketViz Analytical Model51%49%
Kathmandu Gorkhas 51%
Lumbini Lions 49%
Kathmandu Gorkhas – 51% Lumbini Lions – 49%

Head-to-Head Match Record

The overall head-to-head match records between the Kathmandu Gorkhas and the Lumbini Lions are listed below: 

Head-to-Head Match Record

Total Matches Played 3
Head-to-Head RecordMatches
Kathmandu Gorkhas Wins2
Lumbini Lions Wins1

Match Day Weather Forecast

The forecast for November 7, 2026, at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur, indicates clear and favourable playing conditions. Sunny daytime weather is expected to transition into a crisp, clear evening.
Weather FactorForecast Details
General ConditionsClear and sunny skies during the day, followed by a crisp, clear evening
Daytime High20°C (68°F)
Overnight Low11°C (52°F)
Match HoursFrom 5:00 PM NPT onwards, temperatures will drop steadily from around 17°C to 14°C
Rain Probability0% chance of precipitation during play hours
HumidityAround 60% to 70%
Wind SpeedGentle southerly breeze at roughly 2–3 mph
Match Impact: The 0% rain probability during match hours points towards a full 20-over contest without weather delays. Humidity of 60% to 70% may introduce slight dew later in the evening. Temperatures are expected to fall from 17°C to 14°C during play, so fans attending the match are advised to carry a proper jacket.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.