Gandaki Province vs Karnali Province, MPMC, Today Match Prediction

GDP vs KNP Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the last round of league games in the Men’s PM Cup 2026. The 43rd match between Gandaki Province and Karnali Province will be a dead rubber as neither team can qualify for the next round. Gandaki Province defeated Lumbini Province in the last game and shall look to end the tournament on a high note. Karnali Province will look for a consolation win after losing against Nepal Police Club. 

Gandaki Province has a good record against Karnali Province, having won the last two of three games between the two teams. They recorded a big win in the last game and shall carry that confidence. In contrast, Karnali Province has struggled for consistency, winning only once, and enters this game with five consecutive losses. It remains to be seen if they can change their fate in this contest. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

GDP

W L W L L

GDP

211/2 in 44.1 4.78

MPMC

Gandaki Province beat Lumbini Province by 8 wickets 12 Apr 2026

LBP

207/10 in 45.0 4.6

GDP

80/5 in 22.0 3.64

MPMC

Madhesh Province beat Gandaki Province by 30 runs (D/L) method 08 Apr 2026

MP

172/10 in 34.5 4.94

GDP

227/7 in 50.0 4.54

MPMC

Gandaki Province beat Koshi Province by 39 runs 04 Apr 2026

KP

188/9 in 50.0 3.76

GDP

190/10 in 49.0 3.88

MPMC

Sudur Paschim Province won by 2 wickets 02 Apr 2026

SPP

191/8 in 39.2 4.86

GDP

209/10 in 49.4 4.21

MPMC

Tribhuwan Army Club won by 7 wickets

26 Mar 2026

TAC

210/3 in 34.0 6.18

KNP

L L L L L

KNP

213/10 in 45.2 4.7

MPMC

Nepal Police Club beat Karnali Province by 48 runs 09 Apr 2026

NPC

261/8 in 50.0 5.22

KNP

130/10 in 42.1 3.08

MPMC

Tribhuwan Army Club beat Karnali Province by 138 runs 06 Apr 2026

TAC

268/10 in 48.0 5.58

APFC

108/0 in 12.0 9

MPMC

Armed Police Force Club beat Karnali Province by 10 wickets 04 Apr 2026

KNP

107/10 in 36.0 2.97

BGP

180/10 in 38.4 4.66

MPMC

Bagmati Province beat Karnali Province by 60 runs

01 Apr 2026

KNP

120/10 in 25.1 4.77

KNP

129/10 in 31.2 4.12

MPMC

Madhesh Province beat Karnali Province by 5 wickets

30 Mar 2026

MP

131/5 in 24.5 5.28

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gandaki Province Preview

Bipin Khatri’s team produced a clinical performance in the last game, defeating Lumbini Province by 8 wickets. However, the team has struck form late in the tournament and has to be content with finishing in the bottom half of the points table. The batting lineup looked in good form in the last game, and Khatri expects a strong show from his players.  

Arjun Kumal scored a brilliant hundred in the last game, and the team expects a strong start from him and Cibrin Shrestha. Muskhan Thapa, Deepak Dumre, and Gaurav BK must build partnerships in the middle order. The team expects a strong show in the supporting roles from Vansh Chhetri and Subash Bhandari. 

Bipin Khatri picked up 4 wickets in the last game, and he must lead from the front and deliver early breakthroughs with Aprajit Poudel. Subash Bhandari and Cibrin Shrestha must keep the scoring in check in the middle overs. The team expects strong performances from Kamal Pariyar and Bishow Karki in the supporting roles. 

Interesting Stats

1. Arjun Kumal has made 498 runs at an average of 99.60 
2. Bipin Khatri has picked up 12 wickets at an average of 16.58

Gandaki Province Predicted Playing XI:

Bipin Khatri (c), Arjun Kumal, Cibrin Shrestha, Muskhan Thapa, Deepak Dumre (wk), Gaurav BK, Vansh Chhetri, Subash Bhandari, Kamal Pariyar, Aprajit Poudel, Bishow Karki

Gandaki Province Actual Playing XI:

Muskan Thapa, Aprajit Poudel, Arjun Kumal, Bipin Khatri, Cibrin Shrestha, Deepak Dumre, Dinesh Budha Magar, Kamal Pariyar, Krishna Poudel, Subash Bhandari , Vansh Chhetri

Karnali Province Preview

Diwan Pun and his men would want their nightmare to end. It has been a poor season for the team, which has struggled with form and consistency. They lost the last game against Nepal Police Club by 48 runs in another instance of their batting lineup letting the team down. The Karnali skipper wants to finish the season on a high note and expects a strong performance from his players. 

Rabindra Shahi and Sunil Dhamala have struggled at the top, and the team expects a better start from the pair. Bipin Shahi and Bipin Rawal must add runs in the middle over along with Arjun Gharti, who scored 46 runs in the last game. The team expects runs from Raj Shah, Dipendra Rawat, and Dinesh Adhikari in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack hasn’t had much to celebrate either. Dinesh Adhikari and Anuj Chanara shared 4 wickets between them in the last game and must do well. Prakash Jaishi has been the best bowler for the team and must do well in the middle overs with Diwan Pun. Sunil Dhamala and Raj Shah must perform well in supporting roles. 

Interesting Stats

1. Karnali Yaks have crossed the 200-run mark only once this season 
2. Prakash Jaishi has picked up 12 wickets at an average of 21.50

Karnali Province Predicted Playing XI:

Diwan Pun (c), Rabindra Shahi, Sunil Dhamala, Bipin Shahi, Bipin Rawal (wk), Arjun Gharti, Raj Shah, Dipendra Rawat, Dinesh Adhikari, Prakash Jaishi, Anuj Chanara

Karnali Province Actual Playing XI:

Arjun Ghatri, Bipin Rawal, Bipin Shahi, Bipin Prasad Sharma, Dinesh Adhikari, Dipendra Rawat, Diwan Pun, Laxman Bam, Prakash Jaisi, Rabindra Shahi, Sunil Dhamala

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Birgunj will be clear. We expect the maximum temperature to be around 32°C during the game, with humidity around 27%. The conditions will be challenging for the batters, as the track is dual-paced, which will create doubts in their minds.

GDP vs KNP Pitch Report

Narayani Cricket Ground has large outfields. The wicket is tricky as the ball comes slowly to the bat. Fast bowlers must bend their backs on this surface, but the spinners have earned rewards from the track. The average first-innings score this season has been below 200, and the team batting first would be happy with a score of 250 or more.

Toss: To Bowl

The batting conditions have been challenging at this venue. The wicket has slowed down in the second half, and we have had low-scoring contests. In seven games, the team batting first has won six times this season. The team winning the toss would look to bat first in this game.