Sudurpaschim Royals Will Face Janakpur Bolts in Match 21 of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 on Tuesday, November 10, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

Sudurpaschim are third in the table and have lost twice already, their worst league stage in three seasons. They come in after a 39-run win over Karnali Yaks. Janakpur have won two of their five games. They lost to Biratnagar Kings by two runs and then to Lumbini Lions by 16 runs. The sides have met four times in the NPL, and Sudurpaschim has won three of them.

The match is scheduled for 5:00 PM Nepal Standard Time (NST). Fans can follow team updates, playing XI announcements, and live-score information ahead of the first ball.

Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts Match Details

Match: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts

Match Number: 21st Match

Tournament: Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League 2026

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM NST (confirm against the latest official fixture)

Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Format: T20

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Live Streaming: NPL 2026 Live Streaming Guide

Match Preview: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts

Sudurpaschim were runners-up in both earlier NPL seasons but started this one badly. They were bowled out for 87 in the opener and lost to Lumbini by seven wickets. They also lost to Biratnagar in a match that was delayed by hours and cut to five overs a side. Since then they have won three of four. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee made an unbeaten half-century in a six-wicket win over Pokhara Avengers. They then chased 130 against Chitwan Rhinos, with Brandon McMullen scoring 43. Against Karnali they made 176/6, with Binod Bhandari and Saif Zaib putting on 68 for the first wicket. They held Karnali to 137/7, even though David Miller made an unbeaten 93. Scott Kuggeleijn, who took two wickets in that game, is a key bowler.

Janakpur, champions of the first NPL season, are captained by Harmeet Singh. They opened with a 19-run loss to Karnali Yaks, bowled out for 113. They then beat Kathmandu Gurkhas by eight wickets, with Rahul Yadav taking four wickets and Moeen Ali scoring an unbeaten 58. They defended 147 against Pokhara by nine runs, with Trit Raj Das making 61 and Moeen taking 3/13. Their latest defeat by Lumbini was a flat chase. They finished on 133/8 after a slow start, with Saif Hassan top-scoring with 28 and Harmeet Singh hitting 33. The biggest question is how they replace Moeen, who left for the Abu Dhabi T10 after the Biratnagar game. 

The sides have met four times in the NPL. Sudurpaschim won by 72 runs in the 2024 league stage and by eight wickets in Qualifier 1. Janakpur won the final by five wickets to take their first title. Sudurpaschim won again by six wickets in 2025. Squads have changed a lot since then. Anil Sah and Lalit Rajbanshi are the only two retained players still at Janakpur, and Jimmy Neesham has returned. The match could come down to whether Janakpur’s spinners can slow Sudurpaschim’s top order and whether Janakpur’s batters can build a chase without Moeen. 

Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts Predicted Playing XI

Sudurpaschim Royals are expected to open with Binod Bhandari and Saif Zaib, with Dipendra Singh Airee, Brandon McMullen, Ishan Pandey, and Aarif Sheikh in the middle order. Tharindu Rathnayake adds batting depth, and the bowling attack could include Scott Kuggeleijn, Hemant Dhami, Anil Kharel, and Airee.

Janakpur Bolts are expected to be led by Harmeet Singh, with Trit Raj Das and Parvez Hossain Emon among the openers. Saif Hassan, Jimmy Neesham, Abhishek Tiwari, and Anil Sah give them batting depth. Lalit Rajbanshi, Rahul Yadav, Bishal Susling, and Aaditya Mahata provide bowling options. Ryan Burl has been announced as Moeen Ali’s replacement and could come into the side.

Pitch Report: TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Scoring at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground has swung widely in NPL 2026. Completed innings have ranged from Biratnagar’s 83 all out to Pokhara’s 217 against Karnali on Monday. Totals in the 140s and 150s have been common, and Sudurpaschim have both defended 176 and chased 130 here this season.

Rain has affected play. Lumbini vs Chitwan was abandoned because of rain, and Sudurpaschim’s match against Biratnagar was delayed and cut to five overs a side. Check the weather forecast closer to the 5:00 PM start. A reliable match-day pitch assessment should be added once current conditions are available. 

Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts Match 

Sudurpaschim Royals have a slight edge. They have won two in a row and three of the last four. They have won three of the four NPL meetings between the sides, and they have more batting depth. Janakpur have lost two straight and are without Moeen Ali, who gave them a lot with bat and ball in their two wins.

If Sudurpaschim’s openers get through the powerplay, they should win. If Janakpur’s spinners and Rahul Yadav take early wickets, and Neesham and Saif Hassan hold the middle order together, they can win. The toss, confirmed playing XIs and conditions on the day could change the balance between the teams. This prediction is a pre-match assessment, not a confirmed result.

Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts Live Streaming: Where to Watch

Cricket fans can check the official broadcast and online streaming options before the match.

TV in Nepal: Himalaya Sports

Online streaming: NetTV

Match date: November 10, 2026

Scheduled start: 5:00 PM NST

Start time in other countries: 4:45 PM IST in India, 4:15 PM PKT in Pakistan, 5:15 PM BST in Bangladesh, 3:15 PM GST in the UAE and 11:15 AM GMT in the UK.

No official free stream has been announced. NetTV runs a paid pass, and the Cricket Association of Nepal set maximum prices of Rs 400 in Nepal, Rs 600 in Gulf countries and $10 in other countries. For viewing details and access information, visit our NPL 2026 live streaming guide.

Availability and access conditions may vary by location and platform.

Playing XI: When Will Teams Be Confirmed?

The official playing XIs are expected to be announced after the toss. Until the teams are confirmed, predicted lineups should not be presented as official selections.

Update this section on match day:

Sudurpaschim Royals Playing XI: To be confirmed.

Janakpur Bolts Playing XI: To be confirmed.

Toss Winner: To be confirmed.

Decision: To be confirmed.

Follow our NPL Live Scores page for match progress and score updates.

NPL 2026 Match 21: What to Expect

This match matters for both teams’ playoff hopes. Sudurpaschim could reach the playoffs by winning their last two games against Janakpur and Kathmandu. Janakpur must beat Sudurpaschim and Chitwan and also need other results to go their way. A defeat would leave either side with very little room for error. 

With the league stage running until November 15, every point now matters. For upcoming fixtures, visit the NPL 2026 Schedule. Return to this article for confirmed toss information, playing XIs and match updates.

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