The Nepal Premier League 2025 continues with a highly anticipated clash between Kathmandu Gurkhas and Lumbini Lions at the Mulpani Cricket Stadium, Kathmandu. Both teams will be looking to gain early momentum in the season as they feature in this second league match of the tournament.
Kathmandu Gurkhas enter the contest with a young but confident squad led by Karan KC, known for his leadership and all-round ability. Lumbini Lions, under the captaincy of Rohit Paudel, have a solid mix of domestic experience and all-round balance — setting up what promises to be a close and competitive encounter.

November 19, 2025
Venue: Mulpani Cricket Stadium, Kathmandu
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Karan KC (C), Nandan Yadav, Shahab Alam, Dipesh Kandel, Rashid Khan, Bhim Sharki, Uttam Magar, Aakash Tripathi, Santosh Yadav, Tul B Thapa, Bikash Aagri
The Gurkhas rely on their disciplined bowling unit and a mix of promising local batters. Captain Karan KC leads from the front, while Bhim Sharki anchors the batting lineup. Shahab Alam and Dipesh Kandel bring spin options that could be crucial in home conditions.
Rohit Paudel (C), Sundeep Jora, Aadil Khan (WK), Bishal Patel, Dilip Nath (WK), Bibek Yadav, Durgesh Gupta, Sher Malla, Tilak Bhandari, Abhishesh Gautam, Dinesh Adhikari
Led by Nepal's national team star Rohit Paudel, the Lions bring a more balanced all-round side. Their batting depth with Sundeep Jora and Dilip Nath adds stability, while Bibek Yadav and Durgesh Gupta can contribute with both bat and ball.
The surface at Mulpani usually offers a balanced battle between bat and ball. Batters who play patiently early can score freely once set. Pacers get some movement with the new ball. Spinners come into play in the middle overs. Average first-innings score: 155–165 runs. Best option: Win the toss and bat first to take advantage of a slowing surface later in the day.
50%
Pace Bowling
50%
Spin Bowling
52%
Batting Pitch
155 - 165 runs
Average Score
48%
Bowling Pitch
Location: Mulpani, Kathmandu, Nepal
Around 22°C
Condition: Clear skies, pleasant conditions
Chance of Rain: 5%
These two teams have produced close contests in past NPL editions. Both sides have shared wins evenly, though Kathmandu Gurkhas hold a slight edge due to their familiarity with home conditions at Mulpani.
Captain and all-rounder known for his leadership and all-round ability, leads from the front.
Experienced all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball, excellent vice-captaincy choice.
Rashid Khan
6.5BAT
Inconsistent form makes him a risky pick.
Bishal Patel
6.8BAT
May not deliver consistent fantasy points.
The Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Lumbini Lions match promises to be one of the most exciting early clashes in NPL 2025. Fans can expect competitive cricket, standout performances, and plenty of fantasy points for Dream11 players.
The match takes place on November 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM local time.
At the Mulpani Cricket Stadium, Kathmandu.
Karan KC leads the Kathmandu Gurkhas in NPL 2025.
Rohit Paudel captains the Lumbini Lions.

Written by the NPL T20 Team — cricket writers and editors covering the Nepal Premier League 2026. We share match reports, player profiles, points table updates, venue guides, and fantasy tips, verified through official and local sources.