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The Nepal Trophy T20 2026 features Karnali Yaks against Lumbini Lions in the twenty-third match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on 12th November at 4:45 PM IST.
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Captaincy Picks:
Rohit Paudel – Lumbini Lions’ captain has accumulated 90 runs in four innings at an average of 45.00, striking at 132.35 with a highest score of 47. |
Ariful Islam – Karnali Yaks’ explosive batter has scored 143 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 183.33, including 12 sixes and a highest score of 44. |
Top Picks:
Sompal Kami – Karnali Yaks’ experienced all-rounder has scored 93 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 124.00 and taken nine wickets in five matches. |
D’Arcy Short – Lumbini Lions’ batting all-rounder has scored 57 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 178.13 and claimed three wickets, including best figures of 3/23. |
Budget Picks:
Gulshan Jha – Karnali Yaks’ batting all-rounder has scored 65 runs in five innings, including five sixes, with his highest score an unbeaten 28. |
Sundeep Jora – Lumbini Lions’ middle-order batter has scored 54 runs in two innings at an average of 27.00, with a highest score of 45. |
Captain |
Ariful Islam & Rohit Paudel |
Vice-Captain |
D’Arcy Short & Sompal Kami |
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Akbar Ali |
NA |
NA |
Dilip Nath |
NA |
NA |
SL Captaincy Choice |
Ariful Islam |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Rohit Paudel |
Punt Picks |
Gulsan Jha and Sundeep Jora |
Dream11 Combination |
2-3-3-3 |
Karnali Yaks will take on Lumbini Lions in the 23rd match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 as the league stage moves towards its crucial phase. According to the latest points table, Karnali Yaks occupy seventh place with four points from five matches, having secured two victories and suffered three defeats. Meanwhile, Lumbini Lions sit third with seven points, having won three matches, lost one and experienced one no-result. Therefore, Lumbini will aim to strengthen their position among the leading teams, whereas Karnali will be keen to collect valuable points and keep their campaign alive. The match will take place on 12 November at 4:45 PM IST at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
Karnali Yaks enter this contest after suffering a heavy 63-run defeat against Pokhara Avengers. Pokhara posted an imposing 217/3, with Yuvraaj Samra producing a magnificent 102 off 48 deliveries and Kushal Bhurtel contributing 62 from 39 balls. Sompal Kami led Karnali’s bowling effort with 2/24. However, the Yaks struggled during the chase and were bowled out for 154 in 18.3 overs. Pawan Sarraf top-scored with 32, while Ariful Islam added 24. Mahedi Hasan caused significant damage with 3/24, and Dhananjaya Lakshan supported him with 2/24. Lumbini Lions, meanwhile, also suffered a setback in their previous outing, losing by 36 runs against Kathmandu Gorkhas. Kathmandu accumulated 160/8, led by David Warner’s 66 off 50 balls and Sahil Patel’s 38 from 36 deliveries. In response, Lumbini managed only 124 in 19.3 overs, with Sundeep Jora scoring 45 off 46 balls. Jahandad Khan delivered a match-winning spell of 4/23, while Karan KC claimed 2/24 to restrict the Lions.
Both teams will now look to bounce back from their recent defeats and regain winning momentum. Karnali need a more reliable contribution from their top order, while David Miller and Mark Watt could play important roles if they deliver with both bat and ball. On the other hand, Lumbini will expect Rohit Paudel, Sundeep Jora and Niroshan Dickwella to provide greater stability to their batting lineup. Their bowling attack, featuring Ruben Trumpelmann, Sher Malla and Abhishesh Gautam, also has the quality to put Karnali under pressure. The Kirtipur surface can offer opportunities to both batters and bowlers; consequently, building partnerships and managing the middle overs effectively will be essential. Considering Lumbini’s stronger position in the standings and their more consistent campaign, Lumbini Lions hold a slight advantage and enter this match as favourites.
Teams |
Matches Won |
Karnali Yaks |
0 |
Lumbini Lions |
0 |
Temperature |
18°C |
Weather Forecast |
Party Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
141 |
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
58% |
Karnali Yaks Playing 11:
1) Ariful Islam
2) Jishan Alam
3) Mark Watt
4) Deepak Dumre (wk)
5) David Miller
6) Pawan Sarraf
7) Sompal Kami ©
8) Gulsan Jha
9) Surya Tamang
10) Nandan Yadav
11) Yuvraj Khatri
Lumbini Lions Playing 11:
1) D’Arcy Short
3) Niroshan Dickwella (wk)
4) Rohit Paudel ©
5) Sundeep Jora
6) Dilip Nath
7) Grant Stewart
8) Ruben Trumpelmann
9) Abhishesh Gautam
10) Sher Malla
11) Tilak Bhandari
Considering the team combination, Lumbini Lions is expected to win this match.