Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos Live Score, Match 7, NPL 2026
Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos live score and ball-by-ball updates for Match 7 of NPL 2026 begin at 12:30 PM NST on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The full scorecard, commentary and squads are all in the match centre below, and the playing XIs are added as soon as they are confirmed at the toss.
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Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos Live Score
The 7th Match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 (Season 3) is Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos, scheduled for Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:30 PM NST. It is one of the 28 league-stage matches, the first game of a double-header, played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Lumbini Lions have Trumpelmann and Dickwella among their overseas signings confirmed for Season 3, while Chitwan Rhinos have confirmed Bopara, Raza and Kaleem Sana. Full squads and player profiles are on the Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos team pages.
Players to watch: Trumpelmann and Dickwella for Lumbini Lions; Bopara, Raza and Kaleem Sana for Chitwan Rhinos.
7th Match is one of 28 league-stage matches in NPL Season 3, which runs from October 26 to November 21, 2026 with eight franchises playing a single round-robin — seven league games each for Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos. The top four teams on the points table advance to the playoffs, so every win and every net-run-rate swing in the league stage matters.
A win for either Lumbini Lions or Chitwan Rhinos here is worth 2 points. In a round-robin this tight, results like 7th Match decide who reaches the playoffs — check the points table after the match for the updated standings.
Watch Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos live: NetTV streams every NPL match worldwide and Himalaya TV broadcasts in Nepal — see the streaming guide for all viewing options.
Lumbini Lions Innings — Yet to bat
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yet to bat — playing XI confirmed after the toss. | ||||||
Extras: to be confirmed
Total: to be confirmed
Yet to bat: Playing XI confirmed after the toss.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling figures will appear once play begins. | |||||||
Fall of wickets: to be confirmed
Chitwan Rhinos Innings — Yet to bat
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yet to bat — playing XI confirmed after the toss. | ||||||
Extras: to be confirmed
Total: to be confirmed
Yet to bat: Playing XI confirmed after the toss.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling figures will appear once play begins. | |||||||
Fall of wickets: to be confirmed
Match Flow
Ball-by-ball match flow — every wicket, milestone and momentum shift — will appear here once the match begins.
The live score will appear here automatically once the match begins. No playing XI is published yet — the XI is confirmed after the toss.
Ball-by-ball commentary
Commentary begins at the toss on match day — about 30 minutes before the 12:30 PM NST start on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Ball-by-ball updates will run here during play, alongside the live score in the Scorecard tab and on the live scores page.
Overs
Over-by-over details will appear here once play begins on 31 October 2026.
| # | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Biratnagar Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 |  Chitwan Rhinos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 |  Janakpur Bolts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 |  Karnali Yaks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 |  Kathmandu Gorkhas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 6 |  Lumbini Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 7 |  Pokhara Avengers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 8 |  Sudurpaschim Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pre-season standings — no matches played yet. The table updates after every match. Full standings: NPL 2026 points table.
| Competition | Nepal Premier League Season 3 (NPL 2026) |
|---|---|
| Match | 7th Match — league stage |
| Date | Saturday, 31 October 2026 |
| Start time | 12:30 PM NST |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Toss | To be announced |
| Umpires | To be announced |
| Watch live | NetTV (worldwide streaming) · Himalaya TV (Nepal) |
Lumbini Lions squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
 Aakash Tripathi | Batter |
 Aasif Sheikh | Wicketkeeper |
 Abhishesh Gautam | Bowler |
 Ajay Chauhan | Bowler |
 Arniko Prasad Yadav | Batting Allrounder |
 Dilip Nath | Wicket-keeper |
 Dinesh Adhikari | All-rounder |
 Durgesh Gupta | Bowler |
 Kishor Mahato | Bowler |
 Niroshan Dickwella | Wicketkeeper-batter |
 Rohit Kumar Paudel Captain | All-rounder |
 Ruben Trumpelmann | Bowler |
 Sher Malla | All-rounder |
 Sundeep Jora | Batter |
 Tilak Bhandari | Bowler |
Chitwan Rhinos squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
 Arjun Saud | — |
 Ashok Dhami | Bowler |
 Bibek Kumar Yadav | Allrounder |
 Bipin Rawal | Wicketkeeper |
 Deepak Bohara | Batter |
 Dev Khanal | Batter |
 Gautam KC | Bowler |
 Kaleem Sana | Bowler |
 Kamal Singh Airee | Bowler |
 Kushal Malla Captain | All-rounder |
 Mausam Dhakal | Bowler |
 Ranjeet Kumar | — |
| Ravi Bopara | All-rounder |
 Rijan Dhakal | — |
 Salahuddin Khan | — |
| Sikandar Raza | All-rounder |
| Usama Mir | Bowler |
Match stats
Top scorers, best bowling figures and the player of the match will appear here once play begins on 31 October 2026.
Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos Preview
The 7th Match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 (Season 3) is Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos, scheduled for Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:30 PM NST. It is one of the 28 league-stage matches, the first game of a double-header, played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Lumbini Lions have Trumpelmann and Dickwella among their overseas signings confirmed for Season 3, while Chitwan Rhinos have confirmed Bopara, Raza and Kaleem Sana. Full squads and player profiles are on the Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos team pages.
Players to watch: Trumpelmann and Dickwella for Lumbini Lions; Bopara, Raza and Kaleem Sana for Chitwan Rhinos.
7th Match is one of 28 league-stage matches in NPL Season 3, which runs from October 26 to November 21, 2026 with eight franchises playing a single round-robin — seven league games each for Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos. The top four teams on the points table advance to the playoffs, so every win and every net-run-rate swing in the league stage matters.
A win for either Lumbini Lions or Chitwan Rhinos here is worth 2 points. In a round-robin this tight, results like 7th Match decide who reaches the playoffs — check the points table after the match for the updated standings.
Watch Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos live: NetTV streams every NPL match worldwide and Himalaya TV broadcasts in Nepal — see the streaming guide for all viewing options.
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Every NPL Season 3 fixture — including the 7th Match, Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos — is played at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, the home of international cricket in Nepal. All 28 league-stage matches and the four playoff fixtures of the 2026 season are staged at this single venue.
For 7th Match on Saturday, 31 October 2026 (12:30 PM NST), arrive early — gates typically open well before the first ball, and double-header days draw the biggest crowds. Entry and ticket details are on the NPL tickets page, and the venue guide has directions and match-day information.
FAQs
When is Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos?
The 7th Match of NPL 2026, Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos, is scheduled for Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:30 PM NST. It is the first game of a double-header on Saturday.
Where is Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos being played?
At the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. All 28 league-stage matches of NPL Season 3 are played at this venue.
Where can I watch Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos live?
NetTV streams Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos — and every other NPL match — worldwide, and Himalaya TV broadcasts the tournament in Nepal. The streaming guide on this site lists all official viewing options.
Where do I find the live score?
On this page — the match centre at the top updates automatically during the game with the live score, and the full scorecard fills in ball by ball. You can also follow every game on the NPL live scores hub.
Is Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos a double-header?
Yes. Saturday is a double-header day: this is the first game, starting at 12:30 PM NST.
What does this result mean for the points table?
A win is worth 2 points, and net run rate settles ties — in a single round-robin every result reshapes the race for the four playoff spots. The points table is updated after each match.
How can I buy tickets for Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos?
Through the official ticket channels listed on the NPL tickets page. Double-header and weekend games tend to sell out first, so book early.
When are the playing XIs announced?
Playing XIs are confirmed after the toss on match day, about 30 minutes before the first ball. Nothing is published before that — the scorecard on this page fills in once play begins.
Conclusion
Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Kirtipur is where Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos fight for two points that could decide a playoff place come November. Ball-by-ball Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos live score coverage runs on this page, with live video on NetTV and TV coverage on Himalaya Sports in Nepal.
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