Nepal’s top-notch cricket tournament will witness the Kathmandu Gorkhas facing the Lumbini Lions in the 11th match. They are set to play today at the TU International Cricket Stadium, with the match scheduled to start at 4:00 PM Nepal Standard Time. This gives the audience a thrilling night match. This match is very important for both teams to improve their rankings in the tournament.
The teams fight for important points, which leads to the intensification of the competition in the second NPL 2025 edition. Kathmandu and Lumbini will display their best cricket skills in what will be a highly competitive confrontation.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 1
- Kathmandu Gorkhas Won: 1
- Lumbini Lions Won: 0
Match Details
Details: Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions, 11th Match
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date and Time: 25NOV–3:45PM
Pitch Report
Kirtipur is a venue where the surface lends a hand to the bowlers, especially to the ones with the seam who utilize the extra movement created by the moist ground. Nevertheless, the batsman could still score if he is patient enough to remain on the pitch and the score would be nice. The average total of the first innings at this ground is 150 which would most likely be the minimum for this match.
Kathmandu Gorkhas’ Strengths
Kathmandu Gorkhas possess explosive batting talent led by Ben Charlesworth’s 86-run tournament tally. Shahab Alam’s aggressive lower-order contributions and Ricardo Vasconcelos’ batting depth create scoring opportunities. Karan KC’s leading six-wicket haul demonstrates their bowling capability. Their well-rounded squad balances aggressive strokeplay with disciplined bowling strategies.
Kathmandu Gorkhas’ Weaknesses
Currently positioned fifth with only one victory from three matches, consistency remains problematic. Recent defeat to the Biratnagar Kings reveals top-order vulnerabilities and batting collapse patterns. Early dismissals of key batsmen create pressure on middle-order performers. Their inability to defend modest totals exposes bowling frailties against aggressive opposition batting lineups.
Lumbini Lions’ Strengths
Lumbini Lions showcase Rohit Kumar Paudel’s batting prowess with 88 tournament runs and match-winning potential. Ruben Trumpelmann’s three-wicket haul and all-round capabilities strengthen their squad composition. JJ Smit’s valuable middle-order contributions and bowling depth provide tactical flexibility. Their aggressive batting approach suits T20 cricket demands effectively.
Lumbini Lions’ Weaknesses
Despite competitive squad quality, the Lions struggle with consistent performances throughout tournaments. Early innings collapses expose batting vulnerabilities when facing quality bowling attacks. Ruben Trumpelmann’s sole leading wicket-taker role indicates bowling depth concerns. Their recent nine-wicket drubbing by Karnali Yaks exposes significant confidence issues requiring urgent resolution.
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
Kathmandu Gorkhas: Karan KC (c), Ben Charlesworth, Gerhard Erasmus, Rashid Khan, Sunny Patel, Dipesh Kandel, Uttam Magar (wk), Milind Kumar, Bhim Sharki, Natarajan Shah, Aakash Tripathi
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