Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers Prediction, Fantasy Tips & Dream11 Team | NPL 2026 Match 13
Lumbini Lions face Pokhara Avengers in the 13th match of Nepal Premier League 2026 on Tuesday, 3 November, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The 4:30 PM NPT day-night fixture is the first meeting of the season between the defending champions and Pokhara.
Lumbini finished fourth in the 2025 league stage with four wins from seven matches before winning the title. Pokhara finished fifth with three wins. Their NPL head-to-head stands at one win each from two completed matches, both at Kirtipur.
Pre-match note
This prediction is published before the toss and confirmed by playing XIs. Fantasy selections, especially overseas players, should be checked and adjusted once both teams announce their lineups.
Match Details
| Match | Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers |
| Tournament | NPL 2026 (Season 3) |
| Match | Match 13 |
| Date | November 03 |
| Time | 04:30 PM |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Teams | Lumbini Lions, Pokhara Avengers |
Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers:
Lumbini entered as defending champions with a retained core built around captain Rohit Paudel, Sher Malla, Dinesh Adhikari, Sundeep Jora, and Tilak Bhandari. They added Aasif Sheikh at the July auction and have reported overseas options in Ruben Trumpelmann and Niroshan Dickwella. Pokhara retained captain Kushal Bhurtel along with Arjun Kumal, Dinesh Kharel, Bipin Khatri, and others, and they have reported signings of Shakib Al Hasan and Dhananjaya Lakshan. The contrast is Lumbini’s proven title-winning template against Pokhara’s retained top-order batting and potential overseas all-round depth. Overseas availability remains unconfirmed until the official XI.
Team News
Lumbini Lions
Auction additions include Aasif Sheikh (wicketkeeper, NPR 20 lakh), Kishor Mahato, Aakash Tripathi, and others.
Overseas listings: Ruben Trumpelmann (Namibia) and Niroshan Dickwella (Sri Lanka). These remain reported until the playing XI is announced.
Pokhara Avengers
Auction additions include Arjun Gharti (wicketkeeper, NPR 15 lakh) and others.
Overseas listings: Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) and Dhananjaya Lakshan (Sri Lanka). These are reported signings and do not guarantee selection for this match.
Players to Watch
Rohit Paudel – Lumbini Lions
Pitch Report
The Kirtipur square was rebuilt ahead of NPL 2026. Previous-season averages should not be treated as a guaranteed guide. This is a day-night match starting at 4:30 PM. Conditions closer to match day, plus results from earlier games in the tournament, will give a clearer picture. For fantasy, avoid building the entire team around an assumption of a very high or very low total until a pitch note is available.
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Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers: Head-to-Head NPL Record
| Matches played | 2 |
| Won by Lumbini Lions | 1 |
| Won by Pokhara Avengers | 1 |
| Tied / No Results | — |
| First-ever fixture | 6 December 2024 (Pokhara Avengers won by 10 wickets) |
| Most recent fixture | 29 November 2025 (Lumbini Lions won by 3 wickets) |
Both meetings were at Kirtipur. In 2024 Pokhara chased 171 without loss after Lumbini posted 170/5. In 2025 Pokhara made 150/5 and Lumbini chased it in 19.4 overs; Rohit Paudel was player of the match.
Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers Prediction
Lumbini hold a slight edge through their title-winning 2025 campaign, retained bowling core (Sher Malla and Paudel) and the addition of Aasif Sheikh. Pokhara’s retained top order under Kushal Bhurtel and reported overseas all-rounders give them a clear path if those players are available. The margin is narrow because overseas selection is unconfirmed and the new surface is unproven.
Our prediction: Lumbini Lions 54% – Pokhara Avengers 46%.
Fantasy Tips
Captain Picks
Captain pick: Rohit Paudel
Captain pick: Kushal Bhurtel
Final Prediction
Lumbini Lions hold a narrow advantage as defending champions with a settled retained core and stronger 2025 finish. The prediction tightens if Pokhara’s overseas all-rounders are available and the new surface proves batting-friendly.
Predicted winner: Lumbini Lions
Win probability:
- Lumbini Lions – 54%
- Pokhara Avengers – 46%
NPL T20 Team
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.