The match of Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers in the Nepal Premier League 2025 is going to be the main attraction of the tournament’s 17th matchup which is held today.
The TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, where most of the dramatic NPL matches have been played, will host the game. It has already become one of the best places for hosting cricket matches and is thus providing a great chance for top-class cricket to be played.
The mid-tournament clash between both teams is going to be really competitive, and each of them has their own tactics for winning.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 1
- Lumbini Lions Won: 0
- Pokhara Avengers Won: 1
Match Details
Details: Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers, 17th Match
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date and Time: 29NOV–11:00AM
Pitch Report
At Kirtipur,, bowlers receive some assistance from the pitch, particularly the seamers who benefit from the slight movement that the wet soil causes. However, an adequately armed batsman can still increase the team’s score, and the total score will be pleasant. The first innings average score at this venue is 150 which is predicted to be the minimum for this match.
Match Analysis: Pokhara Avengers vs Lumbini Lions
Pokhara Avengers’ Strengths
Sixth-placed Pokhara rebounded impressively with a 25-run victory against Janakpur, demonstrating resilience. Kushal Bhurtel’s 112-run tally provides batting stability and opening firepower. Sumeet Verma’s explosive 50 off 29 balls showcases devastating middle-order acceleration capability. Bipin Khatri’s four wickets and their devastating bowling display (reducing Janakpur to 37/5) reveals match-winning attacking potential.
Pokhara Avengers’ Weaknesses
Two losses from three matches indicate inconsistency and vulnerability against quality opposition. Over-reliance on Bhurtel creates batting fragility when he fails cheaply, as witnessed recently. Their modest 155-run total against Janakpur exposes struggles posting competitive scores. Early batting collapses remain concerning, requiring stronger top-order partnerships and consistent contributions beyond individual brilliance.
Lumbini Lions’ Strengths
Despite languishing seventh, Lumbini possess genuine match-winners in their ranks. Rohit Kumar Paudel leads run-scorers with 134 runs, providing crucial batting backbone and captaincy experience. Ruben Trumpelmann’s six wickets demonstrate sustained bowling threat and new-ball potency. Their solitary victory proves they can compete when firing collectively, offering hope for tournament redemption.
Lumbini Lions’ Weaknesses
Bottom-placed Lumbini’s three losses from four matches expose severe consistency issues and competitive deficiencies. Their seven-wicket defeat against Sudurpaschim reveals batting fragility and inability to defend totals effectively. Over-dependence on Paudel’s runs indicates top-order failures and middle-order collapses. Weak bowling partnerships beyond Trumpelmann create exploitable gaps against aggressive batting lineups.
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
Pokhara Avengers: Kushal Bhurtel (c), Aakash Chand, Sandeep Chhetri, Trit Raj Das, Sagar Dhakal, Dinesh Kharel, Bipin Khatri, Arjun Kumal, Krishna Poudel, Raymon Reifer, Adam Rossington (wk), Kiran Thagunna, Abhisekh Tiwari
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