Defending champions, the Lumbini Lions meet the Chitwan Rhinos in the 7th match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 (NPL Season 3) on Saturday, October 31, at 12:30 PM NPT. It is the first game of the day’s double-header at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Both teams have played one match each and are on two points.

Follow every ball on the Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos live score page, which carries the full scorecard, commentary, and over-by-over data.

Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos Match Details

Toss and Playing XI

The toss result and confirmed lineups are added to the live scorecard as soon as the captains announce them. Check the NPL 2026 live score page for the XIs before first ball.

Team Form: Both Teams’ Previous Matches

Lumbini Lions won their opener against Sudurpaschim Royals by seven wickets. They bowled the Royals out for 87 in 17.2 overs and chased the target in 9.5 overs. See the Lumbini Lions team profile for the squad.

Chitwan Rhinos beat Biratnagar Kings by 8 runs in Match 2 after posting 157/3. Dawid Malan scored 70 off 50 balls, Ravi Bopara added 31, and Kamal Airee took 4/26 as the Kings were bowled out for 149. See the Chitwan Rhinos team profile for the squad.

Head-to-Head Record

Lumbini Lions have won both previous NPL meetings between the two sides:

• December 10, 2024: Lumbini won by 33 runs. Captain Rohit Paudel took four wickets.
• November 20, 2025: Lumbini won by six wickets, chasing 143 with nine balls to spare. Ruben Trumpelmann took 3/23.

Lumbini went on to win the 2025 title, while Chitwan finished seventh with two wins from seven matches.

Players to Watch

• Lumbini Lions: Rohit Paudel, Ruben Trumpelmann, Niroshan Dickwella, D’Arcy Short and Sher Malla. Trumpelmann was Player of the Series in 2025, and Sher Malla was joint leading wicket-taker with 17 wickets.
• Chitwan Rhinos: Dawid Malan, Ravi Bopara, Sikandar Raza, Kamal Airee and Rijan Dhakal. Malan’s 70 in Match 2 was the highest score of Chitwan’s season so far.

Confirm the final XI before treating any name as a starter. Browse squads on the NPL players page and track form on the NPL stats page.

Kirtipur Pitch and Conditions

All NPL 2026 matches are played at the same ground. Results from the first six matches:

• The chasing side won 4 of 6 matches.
• The average first-innings total was about 137 runs.
• First-innings totals ranged from 87 to 186.

Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos Live Streaming and TV Channels

NetTV holds the worldwide OTT rights, and no official free live stream has been announced. Subscription prices vary by region. Full details are in our how to watch NPL 2026 guide.

Match Time in Different Countries

Times are based on the scheduled start on October 31, 2026.

What Is Next After Match 7?

The second match of the double-header is Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings at 5:00 PM NPT. Chitwan Rhinos play next in Match 11 against Sudurpaschim Royals on November 2, and Lumbini Lions face Pokhara Avengers in Match 13 on November 3. Keep the NPL 2026 schedule and points table open for standings, and read the NPL match predictions for fantasy picks. Tickets are available on the NPL 2026 tickets page.