Lumbini Lions have qualified for the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3 playoffs. The qualification was confirmed after their four-wicket win over Karnali Yaks in the 23rd match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

How Lumbini sealed the spot

Karnali, who won the toss and opted to bat, was bowled out for 105 in 19.2 overs. Sompal Kami top-scored for Karnali with 28 off 18 balls, while Hussain Talat made 24 off 22 balls.

Lumbini chased the target of 106 in 16.4 overs, finishing on 107 for 6. D'Arcy Short top-scored with 46 off 34 balls, and Dilip Nath finished unbeaten on 28 off 27 balls.

The win takes Lumbini to nine points from six matches, with four wins, one defeat, and one no-result.

No more than three other teams can finish ahead of Lumbini on points. Kathmandu Gurkhas and Sudurpaschim Royals are both on eight points, and Chitwan Rhinos, on five points, can reach a maximum of nine points—level with Lumbini, whose net run rate of +1.501 is well ahead of the chasing pack.

That means Lumbini cannot finish outside the top four, whatever happens in the remaining league matches.

Lumbini still has one league match left, against the Biratnagar Kings on Friday, 14 November 2026, at 5:00 PM NPT. That match will decide their final position in the top four, and therefore their playoff route.

Match at a glance

• Match: Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions, 23rd Match, NPL 2026
• Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026, 5:00 PM NPT
• Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
• Karnali Yaks: 105/10 in 19.2 overs
• Lumbini Lions: 107/6 in 16.4 overs
• Result: Lumbini Lions won by 4 wickets
• Points: Lumbini 9 points from 6 matches

Follow the points table and the full schedule for the remaining league matches.