Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Biratnagar Kings, NPL, Today Match Prediction

KMG vs BK Match Prediction & Analysis

Biratnagar Kings will face Kathmandu Gorkhas in the 15th match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on November 5, 2026. The match will begin at 4:15 PM IST. The tournament is gathering momentum as teams compete for a place in the top four and qualification for the playoffs. Both Biratnagar and Kathmandu enter this contest after victories in their previous matches, making it an important opportunity to build momentum.

Biratnagar Kings currently occupy second position with two wins and two defeats from four matches, collecting four points with an NRR of +0.408. Kathmandu Gorkhas are seventh with one win and one defeat from two matches, collecting two points with an NRR of -0.466. 

With both sides gaining confidence from recent victories, can Biratnagar extend their winning streak, or will Kathmandu's renewed momentum help them climb the standings?

RECENT PERFORMANCE

KMG

W L L W W

KMG

181/6 in 19.4 9.2

NPL

Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 4 wickets 02 Nov 2026

KNY

180/6 in 20.0 9

JKB

116/2 in 17.2 6.69

NPL

Janakpur Bolts beat Kathmandu Gorkhas by 8 wickets 29 Oct 2026

KMG

115/10 in 19.3 5.9

KMG

111/10 in 19.1 5.79

NPL

Lumbini Lions beat Kathmandu Gurkhas by 4 wickets 10 Dec 2025

LBL

112/6 in 17.4 6.34

PKA

152/10 in 20.0 7.6

NPL

Kathmandu Gurkhas beat Pokhara Avengers by 13 runs 04 Dec 2025

KMG

165/8 in 20.0 8.25

KNY

149/7 in 20.0 7.45

NPL

Kathmandu Gurkhas beat Karnali Yaks by 5 wickets 30 Nov 2025

KMG

155/5 in 18.0 8.61

BK

W W L L L

BK

174/3 in 20.0 8.7

NPL

Biratnagar Kings beat Janakpur Bolts by 2 runs 03 Nov 2026

JKB

172/7 in 20.0 8.6

SPR

70/3 in 5.0 14

NPL

Biratnagar Kings beat Sudurpaschim Royals by 35 runs (D/L) method 31 Oct 2026

BK

105/2 in 5.0 21

KNY

187/6 in 19.5 9.43

NPL

Karnali Yaks beat Biratnagar Kings by 4 wickets 29 Oct 2026

BK

186/7 in 20.0 9.3

BK

149/10 in 19.3 7.64

NPL

Chitwan Rhinos beat Biratnagar Kings by 8 runs 27 Oct 2026

CR

157/3 in 20.0 7.85

BK

94/10 in 17.5 5.27

NPL

Lumbini Lions beat Biratnagar Kings by 40 runs 11 Dec 2025

LBL

134/8 in 20.0 6.7

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kathmandu Gorkhas Preview

Kathmandu Gorkhas have had a mixed start to the Nepal Premier League 2026, winning one and losing one of their opening two matches. They currently occupy seventh position in the points table with two points and an NRR of -0.466. After suffering a defeat in their opening fixture, Kathmandu bounced back with an impressive four-wicket victory over Karnali Yaks.

Their previous match against Karnali Yaks was a high-scoring encounter at Kirtipur. Chasing 181, Kathmandu reached 181/6 in 19.4 overs, securing victory with two balls remaining. Rashid Khan led the chase with a crucial 50 off 33 balls, while captain Karan KC played an explosive knock of 44 off just 20 deliveries to keep Kathmandu in contention.

Rashid Khan leads Kathmandu's batting with 67 runs from two innings at an average of 33.50, followed by Karan KC with 52 runs. Karan has also taken two wickets at an average of 26.50 and an economy of 8.83, while Santosh Yadav returned economical figures of 1/8 in the previous match.

Kathmandu's victory over Karnali demonstrated their ability to handle pressure in a high-scoring chase, but their earlier collapse to 115 all out against Janakpur Bolts exposed concerns about batting consistency. They will need better starts from their top order and a more disciplined bowling performance against Biratnagar Kings, who arrive with two consecutive victories.

Key Players: Rashid Khan, Karan KC, David Warner, Santosh Yadav.

Kathmandu Gorkhas Predicted Playing XI:

David Warner, Smit Patel (wk), Mohammad Aadil Alam, Rashid Khan, Bhim Sharki, Karan KC (c), Jahandad Khan, Santosh Yadav, Dev Shah, Ripon Mondol, Shahab Alam.

Kathmandu Gorkhas Actual Playing XI:

Karan KC, Bhim Sharki, Sahil Patel, Santosh Yadav, Rashid Khan, Shahab Alam, Dev Shah, David Warner, Sahan Arachchige, William Bosisto, Jahandad Khan

Biratnagar Kings Preview

Biratnagar Kings have made a mixed but increasingly promising start to the Nepal Premier League 2026, winning two and losing two of their first four matches. They currently occupy second position in the points table with four points and an NRR of +0.408. After suffering defeats in their opening two matches, Biratnagar have recovered with consecutive victories, including a convincing 35-run win over Sudurpaschim Royals in a rain-shortened contest and a narrow victory over Janakpur Bolts.

Their previous match against Janakpur Bolts was a closely fought encounter in Kirtipur. Batting first, Biratnagar posted 174/3 in 20 overs, with Imran Sheikh scoring 56 off 45 balls and Andre Russell smashing an unbeaten 52 off 29 deliveries. Janakpur threatened to chase down the target, but Biratnagar held their nerve in the closing overs. Russell delivered a match-winning bowling performance, taking 4/45, while Angelo Mathews contributed 2/25 as Janakpur finished on 172/7, giving Biratnagar a thrilling two-run victory.

Lokesh Bam has been their leading batter with 188 runs from four innings at a strike rate of 162.06. Andre Russell has provided explosive support, scoring 141 runs at a strike rate of 198.59. With the ball, Angelo Mathews has been leading wicket-taker with seven wickets from four matches and Andre Russell has claimed six wickets so far.

Biratnagar's recent resurgence has been driven by Russell's all-round impact, Bam's aggressive batting and Mathews' effectiveness with the ball. Against Kathmandu Gorkhas, maintaining their batting momentum while controlling the opposition's scoring rate will be crucial as they target a third consecutive victory and a stronger position in the playoff race.

Key Players: Lokesh Bam, Andre Russell, Angelo Mathews, Sandeep Lamichhane.

Biratnagar Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Shehan Jayasuriya, Lokesh Bam (wk), Imran Sheikh, Andre Russell, Shubham Ranjane, Angelo Mathews, Basir Ahamad, Narayan Joshi, Aparajit Poudel, Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Rupesh Singh.

Biratnagar Kings Actual Playing XI:

Rupesh Singh, Imran Sheikh , Sandeep Lamichhane, Aprajit Poudel, Lokesh Bam, Basir Ahmed, Narayan Joshi, Andre Russell, Shubham Ranjane, Angelo Mathews, Shehan Jayasuriya

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on November 5, 2026, is expected to be mostly sunny and pleasant. The temperature will range between a high of around 25°C and a low of 13°C. There is very little chance of rain.

KMG vs BK Pitch Report

The venue of the match is Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Established in 1998, it is one of Nepal's premier cricket venues. The pitch generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can extract some movement early, while spinners tend to become more effective as the surface slows down. A first-innings score of around 160–170 runs should be competitive.

Toss: To Bowl

The Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur has produced competitive T20 encounters. Recent matches have shown that teams can chase challenging targets, as Kathmandu Gorkhas demonstrated by reaching 181/6 against Karnali Yaks. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.