Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals Live Score, Match 1, NPL 2026
Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals live score and ball-by-ball updates for the NPL 2026 opener — a rematch of the Season 2 final — begin at 5:00 PM NST on Monday, 26 October 2026 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The full scorecard, commentary, squads and head-to-head record 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 Sudurpaschim Royals Live Score
Season 3 opens with a rematch of the Season 2 final. Lumbini Lions, the defending champions, beat Sudurpaschim Royals in the final on 13 December 2025 — Sudurpaschim were bowled out for 85 and Lumbini chased it down in nine overs. Sudurpaschim, runners-up in both Season 1 and Season 2, get the first shot at revenge.
Captains: Rohit Kumar Paudel (Lumbini Lions) and Dipendra Singh Airee (Sudurpaschim Royals). Head coaches: Tinu Yohannan and Misbah-ul-Haq.
Players to watch: Ruben Trumpelmann and Niroshan Dickwella for Lumbini Lions; Scott Kuggeleijn, Brandon McMullen and Saif Ali Zaib for Sudurpaschim Royals.
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 |
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| Bowling figures will appear once play begins. | |||||||
Fall of wickets: to be confirmed
Sudurpaschim Royals 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 5:00 PM NST start on Monday, 26 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 26 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 | 1st Match — league stage |
| Date | Monday, 26 October 2026 |
| Start time | 5:00 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 |
|---|---|
 Rohit Kumar PaudelCaptain | All-rounder |
 Sher Malla | All-rounder |
 Dilip Nath | Wicket-keeper |
 Sundeep Jora | Batter |
 Dinesh Adhikari | All-rounder |
 Abhishesh Gautam | Bowler |
 Tilak Bhandari | Bowler |
 Aakash Tripathi | Batter |
 Aasif Sheikh | Wicket-keeper |
 Ajay Chauhan | Bowler |
 Arniko Prasad Yadav | All-rounder |
 Durgesh Gupta | Bowler |
 Kishor Mahato | Bowler |
 Ruben TrumpelmannOverseas | Bowler |
 Niroshan DickwellaOverseas | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Shadley van SchalkwykOverseas | All-rounder |
Lumbini Lions predicted playing XI: Aasif Sheikh, Niroshan Dickwella, Rohit Kumar Paudel (c), Sundeep Jora, Dinesh Adhikari, Sher Malla, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ruben Trumpelmann, Kishor Mahato, Abhishesh Gautam, Tilak Bhandari.
Sudurpaschim Royals squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
 Dipendra Singh AireeCaptain | All-rounder |
 Binod Bhandari | Wicket-keeper |
 Aarif Sheikh | Batter |
 Ishan Pandey | Batter |
 Abinash Bohara | Bowler |
 Hemant Dhami | Bowler |
 Hikmat Mahara | — |
 Anil Kharel | Bowler |
| Ayub Chand | Player |
 Dipak Bohara | Wicket-keeper |
 Milan Bohara | All-rounder |
 Sachin Bhatta | Bowler |
 Tek Rawat | Wicket-keeper |
| Saif Ali ZaibOverseas | All-rounder |
 Scott KuggeleijnOverseas | Bowling all-rounder |
| Brandon McMullenOverseas | All-rounder |
Sudurpaschim Royals predicted playing XI: Ishan Pandey, Binod Bhandari, Saif Ali Zaib, Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Aarif Sheikh, Brandon McMullen, Milan Bohara, Scott Kuggeleijn, Abinash Bohara, Hemant Dhami, Anil Kharel.
Playing XIs are confirmed at the toss on match day. See the predicted playing XIs for the likely line-ups, and the playing XI hub for every fixture.
Head-to-head
Three meetings across the first two seasons — Sudurpaschim Royals lead 2–1, but Lumbini Lions won the biggest one: the Season 2 final.
| Season | Date | Match | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 (2024) | 7 Dec 2024 | Match 12 | Sudurpaschim Royals 187/4 (20 ov) · Lumbini Lions 142/9 (20 ov) | Sudurpaschim Royals won by 45 runs |
| Season 2 (2025) | 27 Nov 2025 | Match 13 | Lumbini Lions 143 all out (19.4 ov) · Sudurpaschim Royals 145/3 (18.2 ov) | Sudurpaschim Royals won by 7 wickets |
| Season 2 (2025) | 13 Dec 2025 | Final | Sudurpaschim Royals 85 all out (19.1 ov) · Lumbini Lions 86/4 (9 ov) | Lumbini Lions won by 6 wickets |
Venue: every NPL Season 3 match, including this opener, is played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur — see the venue guide for directions and match-day information.
Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals Preview
Sudurpaschim Royals won the league meeting between these sides in Season 2, chasing 144 with seven wickets in hand on 27 November 2025 — then lost the final to the same opponents 16 days later, bowled out for 85. Sudurpaschim have finished runners-up in both seasons and hold the most wins in league history (14), so the defending champions know the Royals remain the side to beat.
Two points go to the winner, and with only the top four of eight reaching the playoffs, the opener sets the tone for the whole league stage. Read the full match preview and the match prediction for the detailed breakdown, or browse all NPL 2026 match previews and match predictions.
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Every NPL Season 3 fixture is played at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, the home of international cricket in Nepal. For the 1st Match on Monday, 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM NST), arrive early — 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 Sudurpaschim Royals?
The 1st Match of NPL 2026, Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals, is scheduled for Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:00 PM NST. Monday is a single-match day.
Where is Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals 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 Sudurpaschim Royals live?
NetTV streams Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals — and every other NPL match — worldwide, and Himalaya TV broadcasts the tournament in Nepal. The opening match live streaming guide lists all official viewing options.
When are the playing XIs announced?
Playing XIs are confirmed after the toss on match day, about 30 minutes before the first ball. The predicted playing XIs for both teams are available now, and the scorecard on this page fills in once the XIs are confirmed at the toss.
Conclusion
The champions against the league's most consistent side, first ball of the season: Lumbini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals is the fixture Season 2 ended with and Season 3 begins with. Follow every ball in the match centre above, and check the points table after the match for the first standings of NPL 2026.
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