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Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos, NPL, Today Match Prediction
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Who will win between Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos?
- Rohit Paudel averages 40.8 in the NPL having scored 408 runs.
- Kishor Mahato to take at least 2 wickets in this match, especially bowling second.
- Chitwan Rhinos’ Kamal Singh Airee bagged 4/26 in the last match.
Lumbini Lions to Win
| Tournament: | Nepal Premier League 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Nepal, Nepal |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
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LBL vs CR Match Prediction & Analysis
The Super Saturday in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 will kick-off with the Lumbini Lions taking on the Chitwan Rhinos. The match will be played on October 31 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur.
Both sides were involved in the opening two games of the season and both came out victorious. Lumbini Lions secured a 7 wickets victory against SudurPaschim Royals chasing 88 with ease.
Chitwan Rhinos meanwhile in the second game of the tournament put 157 on the board and won by 8 runs against Biratnagar Kings with a clinical bowling display. The head-to-head record between the two teams is in the favour of Lumbini Lions who have won both the matches played between the two sides.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LBL
W
W
W
W
W
LBL
111/10 in 19.1 5.79
112/6 in 17.4 6.34
CR
W
L
L
L
L
CR
169/4 in 20.0 8.45
120/10 in 17.1 6.99
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Lumbini Lions Preview
Defending champions Lumbini Lions made a dominant start to the Nepal Premier League 2026 with a comprehensive 7 wicket victory over SudurPaschim Royals. Restricting the opposition to just 87, their bowling attack was clinical.
Kishor Mahato led the way with outstanding figures of 4 for 22, while Sher Malla claimed 3 for 11 to earn Player of the Match honours. Shadley van Schalkwyk, Tilak Bhandari and captain Rohit Paudel also picked up a wicket each.
In the chase, D’Arcy Short blazed his way to a rapid 40 off just 18 balls at a strike rate of 222.22, and his opening partner Aasif Sheikh supported with a fluent 32, as the Lions reached the target in only 9.5 overs with plenty to spare.
The side is built around a strong core that includes captain Rohit Paudel, Niroshan Dickwella, D’Arcy Short, Ruben Trumpelmann, Shamim Hossain and Shadley van Schalkwyk, alongside domestic talents such as Aasif Sheikh, Sher Malla, Kishor Mahato and Sundeep Jora. As title holders, Lumbini will look to maintain this high standard and continue their winning momentum against Chitwan Rhinos.
Lumbini Lions Predicted Playing XI:
D’Arcy Short, Aasif Sheikh, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Shamim Hossain, Rohit Paudel (C), Sundeep Jora, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Dilip Malla, Sher Malla, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Kisor Mahato.
Lumbini Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of Nepal Premier League 2026
Chitwan Rhinos Preview
Chitwan Rhinos began their Nepal Premier League 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 8 run win over Biratnagar Kings. It was a difficult campaign last year for the Rhinos finishing second bottom in the points table with just 2 wins in 7 games.
Batting first, they posted a competitive 157 for 3 against Biratnagar Kings in their first game of the season, powered by Dawid Malan’s excellent 70 off 50 balls, during which he scored 5 sixes and as many fours.
Captain Ravi Bopara remained unbeaten on 32 runs and Dan Mousley contributed a useful 29 not out, ensuring a strong finish to the innings.
With the ball, Kamal Airee was the star, taking 4 for 26 to dismantle the middle and lower order and secure Player of the Match. Rijan Dhakal supported with 2 for 25, while the rest of the attack chipped in with single wickets to restrict Biratnagar to 149.
Chitwan Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:
Dev Khanal, Dawid Malan, Arjun Saud (WK), Ravi Bopara (C), Dan Mousley, Rijan Dhakal, Mousom Dhakal, Bibek Yadav, Ranjit Kumar, Kamal Singh Airee, Tom Taylor.
Chitwan Rhinos Key Players From Previous Game Of Nepal Premier League 2026
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast in Kirtipur on matchday is likely to be cloudy and overcast. There is a potential light rain threat with 20-30% probability of precipitation but we should definitely get a result. The temperature is likely to hover in the region of 22-19°C.
LBL vs CR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
The pitch has been renovated with fresh grass ahead of the tournament. It has traditionally favoured spinners, but the new cover may give pacers some early bounce and seam movement. Overall it is balanced with consistent bounce and a quick outfield. The first innings average score at the venue is 152.
Toss: To Bowl
The captain who win the toss would want to bowl first. The threat of rain and overcast conditions can play a huge role in that.
LBL vs CR
Winning Prediction
Lumbini Lions are slight favourites. As defending champions, they started strongly with a clinical bowling display led by Kishor Mahato’s 4 for 22 and a rapid chase powered by D’Arcy Short. Chitwan Rhinos showed fight with Dawid Malan’s 70 and Kamal Airee’s four wickets, but Lumbini’s greater balance and head-to-head dominance should edge them ahead in this high-quality clash.
Lumbini Lions to Win
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