The NPL Final 2025 is finally here, and fans are excited to watch Sudur Paschim Royals vs Lumbini Lions final showdown. As the biggest match of the NPL Nepal Premier League 2025, both teams have announced their complete squads, filled with international stars and Nepali cricket talents. Below is the NPL 2025 final prediction, complete squad list, and match analysis.

NPL Final 2025: Sudur Paschim Royals vs Lumbini Lions – Who will lift the trophy?

Sudur Paschim Royals have been one of the most complete sides in this year's competition. Backed by explosive overseas batters, a strong Nepali core, and a sharp pace attack, they enter the final with tremendous confidence. Their consistency across the league stages has made them clear favourites among neutrals.

On the other hand, Lumbini Lions have shown fight, tactical smartness, and strong middle-order resilience throughout the tournament. Their bowlers have been the backbone of their campaign, defending low totals and delivering breakthroughs in crunch moments.

SPR vs LUL Match Details

Match: Sudur Paschim Royals vs Lumbini Lions, NPL Final 2025

Venue: TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Date & Time: Saturday, December 13, 12:30 PM (NPT)

Broadcast & Live Streaming: Action Sports / YouTube Live

Pitch Report – TU International Cricket Ground

The pitch at TU Ground usually offers a balance between bat and ball:

• Slight early movement for pacers

• Ball becomes easier to hit after powerplay

• Spinners may dominate in the middle overs

• Dew can make bowling second more difficult

• Average first-innings score (last 3 matches): 164

Teams winning the toss generally prefer chasing, especially in high-pressure games.

Sudur Paschim Royals Full Squad

Aarif Sheikh, Scott Kuggeleijn, Chris Lynn, Sheldon Jackson (wk), Mukhtar Ahmed, D'Arcy Short, Gulbadin Naib, Rohit Paudel, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Harmeet Singh, Hemant Dhami, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dhruv Parashar

SPR vs LUL Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 05

SPR Won: 03

LUL Won: 02

Tied: 00

First-ever Fixture: January 16, 2023

Most Recent Fixture: December 09, 2025

Predicted Playing XIs

Sudur Paschim Royals (SPR):

Chris Lynn, Josh Brown, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Paudel, D'Arcy Short, Gulbadin Naib, Sheldon Jackson (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Ruben Trumpelmann, Abinash Bohara, Harmeet Singh

Lumbini Lions (LUL):

D'Arcy Short, Dilip Nath, Sundeep Jora, Rohit Paudel (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dinesh Adhikari, Ruben Trumpelmann, Sher Malla, Aad Khan, Sumit Maharjan, Abinash Bohara

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter – Chris Lynn (SPR)

Lynn's experience in pressure matches makes him the most dangerous batter in the final. His ability to dominate the powerplay and accelerate instantly gives SPR a powerful edge.

Probable Best Bowler – Ruben Trumpelmann (SPR)

The left-arm pacer has been lethal with the new ball and has the ability to dismantle top orders early. His accuracy and swing make him the biggest threat for LUL batters.

Match Analysis

Sudur Paschim Royals enter the final with:

• A more explosive top-order

• Greater overseas experience

• A deeper all-round unit

• A better powerplay bowling attack

However, finals are unpredictable. If Lumbini Lions' openers provide a strong start or their spinners control the middle overs, the momentum can shift dramatically.

NPL Final 2025 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Slight Advantage: Sudur Paschim Royals (SPR)

Reasons:

• Stronger overseas core

• More match-winners across all departments

• Powerplay dominance with the ball

• Experienced finishers like Naib & Paudel

For full coverage of the tournament, schedules, and team details, visit our NPL 2025 Schedule and Fixtures.