The grand finale of the Nepal Premier League 2025 will showcase a very exciting face-off between Sudurpaschim Royals and Lumbini Lions on December 13th at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground located in Kirtipur. This ultimate match is going to be a very exciting fight, as the teams are going to do their best not only for the NPL title but also for the contest of being the best cricket team in Nepal.
Sudurpaschim Royals and Lumbini Lions have been very good all through the tournament, and that is the reason why they are in the final. The franchises have presented both competitive cricket and tactical acumen, opening the way for the closely contested battle between two thoroughly matched sides, both determined to achieve the ultimate victory.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 2
- Lumbini Lions Won: 0
- Sudurpaschim Royals Won: 2
Match Details
Details: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Lumbini Lions, FInal
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date and Time: 13 DEC–03:15 PM
Pitch Report
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Lumbini Lions: Final Match Analysis
Sudurpaschim Royals’ Strengths
Sudurpaschim Royals demonstrated decisive performance by winning Qualifier 1 against Biratnagar Kings, establishing momentum heading into the final. Binod Bhandari’s tournament-leading 264 runs showcase consistent batting excellence. Abhinash Bohara’s 16 wickets provide exceptional bowling support, offering penetration and control essential for championship matches.
Sudurpaschim Royals’ Weaknesses
Despite strong performances, Sudurpaschim’s consistency against quality opposition remains uncertain. Middle-order stability could be vulnerable under pressure situations. Bohara’s heavy reliance on wicket-taking might indicate overdependence on individual brilliance rather than collective bowling performances in crucial encounters.
Lumbini Lions’ Strengths
Lumbini Lions secured final qualification by defeating Biratnagar Kings by 40 runs, displaying confident cricket. Rohit Paudel’s 260 runs demonstrate world-class batting consistency and leadership. Sher Malla’s 14 wickets provide reliable bowling options in pressure situations during championship encounters.
Lumbini Lions’ Weaknesses
Early-order instability continues plaguing Lumbini, with frequent top-order collapses in crucial matches. Malla’s bowling lacks penetration against explosive batsmen. Over-reliance on Paudel creates critical vulnerability when an experienced captain underperforms under final pressure.
Predicted Playing 11s
Lumbini Lions: Rohit Paudel (c), D’Arcy Short, Thomas Draca, Abhishesh Gautam, Gulbadin Naib, Sher Malla, Dilip Nath (wk), Bishal Patel, Sundeep Jora, Dinesh Adhikari, Tilak Bhandari
Sudurpaschim Royals: Sompal Kami (C), Deepak Dumre (WK), Arjun Gharti, Bipin Sharma, Unish Singh, Pawan Sarraf, Imran Shekh, Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Rawat, Yuvraj Khatri, Mohammad Aadil Alam
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