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Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions, NPL, Today Match Prediction
KNY vs LBL Win Probability
Toss Winner - Karnali Yaks won the toss and choose to bat first
Lumbini Lions beat Karnali Yaks by 4 wickets
Will Karnali Yaks bounce back after maiden loss in the NPL 2026?
- Karnali Yaks hold a 2-0 advantage against Lumbini in NPL.
- Sher Malla has been Lumbini’s leading wicket-taker with six wickets at an average of 10.67.
- Ariful Islam has been their leading run-scorer, accumulating 143 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 185.71.
Karnali Yaks to win.
| Tournament: | Nepal Premier League 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Nepal, Nepal |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 15.6°C|Patchy rain nearby |
KNY vs LBL Match Prediction & Analysis
Karnali Yaks and Lumbini Lions will lock horns in the 23rd match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 on Thursday, 12th November. The venue for this match is Tribhuvan International University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur and the scheduled start time is 16.15 IST.
Karnali Yaks are coming off three successive defeats in the tournament after having a 2-0 start to the competition. On the other hand, Lumbini tasted their first loss of the season after going unbeaten in the first four games of the tournament. It will be an evening game and both teams will try to take advantage of the dew factor. Both teams would eye a comeback victory in the 2026 edition of the league.
Standings: Karnali are standing third in the points table with seven points, while Lumbini are placed at seventh with four points.
H2H history: Karnali Yaks and Lumbini faced each other two times in the Nepal Premier League. Karnali Yaks have won both games. In the previous meeting, Karnali Yaks won by nine wickets. Lumbini Lions scored 156/8 before Karnali chased down the target, reaching 161/1 in just 12.2 overs.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
KNY
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W
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LBL
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LBL
160/8 in 20.0 8
NPL
Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Lumbini Lions by 36 runs
123/10 in 19.3 6.31
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Karnali Yaks Preview
Karnali Yaks head into the contest in the Nepal Premier League 2026 on the back of a 63-run defeat against Pokhara Avengers. Chasing a challenging target of 218 runs, Karnali were bowled out for 154 in 18.3 overs. Mahedi Hasan caused significant damage with the ball, picking up three crucial wickets. The defeat will be a setback for Karnali, who will be keen to bounce back against the Lions.
Karnali Yaks have had an inconsistent campaign, winning two and losing three of their five matches so far. They have four points and are placed seventh in the standings, with a net run rate of -0.846. Their victories came against Janakpur Bolts and Biratnagar Kings, but defeats against Kathmandu Gorkhas, Sudurpaschim Royals and Pokhara Avengers have affected their position.
Ariful Islam has been their leading run-scorer, accumulating 143 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 185.71. Pawan Sarraf has also been impressive, scoring 141 runs at an average of 35.25 and a strike rate of 106.02. Sompal Kami has contributed 93 runs at a strike rate of 124.00.
With the ball, Sompal has been their leading wicket-taker, claiming nine wickets in five matches at an average of 16.67. Hussain Talat has also picked up five wickets at an average of 19.40. These players will be crucial to Karnali's chances of returning to winning ways.
Karnali Yaks Predicted Playing XI:
Ariful Islam, Mark Watt, Deepak Dumre (wk), David Miller, Jishan Alam, Sompal Kami (c), Gulsan Jha, Surya Tamang, Pawan Sarraf, Nandan Yadav and Yuvraj Khatri.
Karnali Yaks Key Players From Previous Game Of Nepal Premier League 2026
Karnali Yaks Actual Playing XI:
Sompal Kami, Deepak Dumre, Pawan Sarraf, Bipin Prasad Sharma, Gulsan Jha, Nandan Yadav, Dipendra Rawat, Ariful Islam, Mark Watt, Hussain Talat, David Miller
Lumbini Lions Preview
Lumbini Lions will look to return to winning ways after suffering a 36-run defeat against Kathmandu Gorkhas in their previous match. Batting first, Kathmandu posted 160/8 in their 20 overs before restricting Lumbini to 124 all out. Sundeep Jora was the standout batter for the Lions, scoring 44 runs, but he received little support from the other batters. Lumbini will be eager to address their batting concerns ahead of their next fixture.
Lumbini have enjoyed an impressive campaign, winning three of their four completed matches, while one game ended without a result. They have seven points and are currently placed second in the standings, behind Sudurpaschim Royals. Their victories came against Sudurpaschim Royals, Pokhara Avengers and Janakpur Bolts, demonstrating their strength across departments. Despite the recent defeat against Kathmandu, Lumbini have maintained a strong position in the competition.
Captain Rohit Paudel has been their leading run-scorer with 90 runs in four innings at an average of 45.00 and a strike rate of 132.35. D’Arcy Short has also provided valuable contributions, scoring 57 runs and taking three wickets.
With the ball, Sher Malla has been their leading wicket-taker, claiming six wickets at a bowling strike rate of 12.00. Kishore Mahato has also impressed with five wickets at an average of 12.20. Ruben Trumpelmann is another important option in their bowling attack, having produced an impressive three-wicket performance against Pokhara Avengers.
Lumbini Lions Predicted Playing XI:
D'Arcy Short, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Grant Stewart, Dilip Nath, Sundeep Jora, Sher Malla, Ruben Trumpelmann, Tilak Bhandari and Abhishesh Gautam
Lumbini Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of Nepal Premier League 2026
Lumbini Lions Actual Playing XI:
Abhishesh Gautam, Kishore Mahato, Rohit Paudel, Sundeep Jora, Dilip Nath, Aasif Sheikh, Sher Malla, Niroshan Dickwella, D'Arcy Short, Ruben Trumpelmann, Shamim Hossain
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather at Kirtipur on 12th November is expected to be cloudy with a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C, along with a 20% chance of rain and north winds at 5 kph.
KNY vs LBL Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
The surface at Tribhuvan International University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur is generally a decent T20 wicket which offers a good balance between bat and ball. Batting-friendly. The average first innings score on this ground is 156 runs and the second innings score is 141. Both teams have at least two wins on this ground.
As this is an evening fixture, chasing sides could enjoy some assistance from the conditions. Dew factor will be key here in the evening game. Both batting first and chasing could be viable options, but teams will need to capitalise on the early overs to gain an advantage.
Score prediction:
If Karnali Yaks bat first - 160-170 runs
If Lumbini Lions bat first - 180-190 runs
Toss: To Bowl
In the last five T20 matches at this venue, teams batting second have won three times, indicating a slight advantage for chasing sides. The highest successful chase at the venue stands at 187 by Karnali Yaks, suggesting that even big totals can be chased down under favourable conditions. Chasing sides have won seven of the 12 matches played at the venue in the 2026 competition.
Toss Prediction: Karnali Yaks to win the coin toss.
KNY vs LBL
Winning Prediction
Karnali Yaks enter this contest as the favourites to win this match. They lost their previous game but still, they carry the potential to draw attention. Lumbini will require a solid show to surprise the in-form Yaks. This is also a crucial match for both teams as both teams would eye to get two points.
Karnali Yaks to win.
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