The Nepal Premier League 2025 is at a very thrilling point since Lumbini Lions are going to play against Janakpur Bolts in the 25th match of the tournament. The game looks to be an extremely close and fierce battle between two rival teams who are seeking nothing less than the three points that are so important for the league standings. The two teams will definitely be working hard to dominate their rival and make their path easier to the playoffs.
Both Lumbini Lions and Janakpur Bolts come to this match with their own strengths, but it will be a showdown of pure talent and willpower. The outcome of the match will most probably depend on the team that will be the best at executing its plans, using the pressure to its advantage, and taking advantage of the important moments.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 1
- Janakpur Bolts Won: 1
- Lumbini Lions Won: 0
Match Details
Details: Lumbini Lions vs Janakpur Bolts, 25th Match
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date and Time: 5 DEC–03:45 PM
Pitch Report
Lumbini Lions’ Strengths
Lumbini Lions display consistent batting excellence with Rohit Kumar Paudel leading at 174 runs. D’Arcy Short’s aggressive approach provides explosive starts, as evidenced by his 57-run knock against the Biratnagar Kings. Sher Malla’s eight-wicket haul demonstrates reliable bowling support. Their fourth-place positioning with three wins reflects balanced performances and strong execution in high-pressure situations.
Lumbini Lions’ Weaknesses
Despite recent momentum, Lumbini Lions remain vulnerable, with three losses hampering playoff chances. Middle-order inconsistency occasionally creates pressure situations. Limited bowling depth beyond Sher Malla creates dependency concerns. Their 3-3 record suggests struggles maintaining consistency against quality opposition and potential mental lapses in crucial moments.
Janakpur Bolts’ Strengths
Janakpur Bolts demonstrated resilience, overcoming Chitwan Rhinos through exceptional chase execution. Maaz Sadaqat’s 63-run performance and Anil Kumar Sah’s 61 runs showcase strong middle-order capability. Sanjay Krishnamurthy’s dual excellence with 102 runs and five wickets provides valuable all-round contributions and tournament experience.
Janakpur Bolts’ Weaknesses
Janakpur Bolts’ last-place positioning with only one win reveals severe inconsistency issues. Limited batting firepower beyond key performers creates vulnerability. Dependence on Krishnamurthy for both batting and bowling indicates insufficient team depth. Four losses demonstrate recurring struggles against competitive opposition and an inability to sustain winning momentum consistently.
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
Janakpur Bolts: Aasif Sheikh (c, wk), Anil Kumar Sah, Lahiru Milanth, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Imran Tahir, Wayne Parnell, Lalit Rajbanshi, Kishore Mahato, Shubh Kansakar, Mayan Yadav, Sachin Bhatt
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