Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks Prediction, Fantasy Tips & Dream11 Team | NPL 2026 Match 16
Sudurpaschim Royals face Karnali Yaks in the 16th match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 on Friday, 6 November 2026, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The afternoon fixture (12:30 PM NST) is the first game of a double-header day and comes early enough in the league stage for both sides to push for early points and a positive net run rate.
Match Details
| Match | Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks |
| Tournament | NPL 2026 (Season 3) |
| Match | Match 16 |
| Date | November 06 |
| Time | 12:30 PM |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Teams | Sudurpaschim Royals, Karnali Yaks |
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks:
Sudurpaschim reached the final in 2025 and finished in the top two across the first two NPL seasons. Karnali has been more inconsistent, finishing sixth in 2025 after a stronger 2024 campaign. The head-to-head record favors the Royals, who have won both previous meetings at this venue—by six wickets in December 2024 and by 45 runs in November 2025.
Both sides have strengthened their overseas options. Sudurpaschim retained captain Dipendra Singh Airee along with Binod Bhandari, Aarif Sheikh, and Abinash Bohara, and added Saif Ali Zaib, Scott Kuggeleijn, and Brandon McMullen. Karnali, led by Sompal Kami, has brought in high-profile overseas players, including Sahibzada Farhan, Hussain Talat, and others, to improve their batting and all-round depth.
Track the Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks live score for ball-by-ball updates, toss news, and match highlights as the 16th NPL 2026 game starts at Kirtipur.
Team News
Sudurpaschim Royals
The Royals enter with a settled domestic core and proven match-winners. Dipendra Singh Airee offers all-round value in the middle order and with the ball, while Binod Bhandari and Aarif Sheikh provide top-order stability. Abinash Bohara has been a reliable wicket-taker in previous seasons. The addition of experienced overseas all-rounders gives them balance across phases. Their recent NPL campaigns have shown better consistency in defending totals and finishing chases than most sides.
Karnali Yaks
Karnali’s domestic bowling led by Sompal Kami and Nandan Yadav remains their strongest suit. The overseas reinforcements, particularly Farhan’s aggressive top-order batting and Talat’s all-round skills, are designed to address previous batting fragility. Mark Watt’s left-arm spin continues to offer control in the middle overs. The side has struggled to convert starts into consistent totals against stronger opponents, which is the main area they need to improve.
Players to Watch
Dipendra Singh Airee – Sudurpaschim Royals
- All-rounder with proven impact in both departments.
Binod Bhandari – Sudurpaschim Royals
Kirtipur Pitch Report
The Kirtipur surface has historically been balanced. In recent NPL seasons the average first-innings total has sat roughly in the 145–165 range. Afternoon conditions tend to favor strokeplay early, with the ball coming on reasonably well. Spinners can gain grip as the innings progresses. Powerplay scoring is generally manageable, while death overs can become expensive if lengths are missed. Both batting first and chasing have been viable when totals stay in the 150–165 range.
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Pace Bowling
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Spin Bowling
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Batting Pitch
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Bowling Pitch
Expect a true but not extreme track in the afternoon. Batters who time the ball well can score freely through the powerplay and middle overs. As the surface dries, spinners gain more purchase, rewarding accurate lengths from both pace and spin. The venue favors balanced attacks over one-dimensional sides.
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks: Head-to-Head NPL Record
| Matches played | 2 |
| Won by Sudurpaschim Royals | 2 |
| Won by Karnali Yaks | — |
| Tied / No Results | — |
| First-ever fixture | 16 December 2024 (Sudurpaschim Royals won by 6 wickets) |
| Most recent fixture | 24 November 2025 (Sudurpaschim Royals won by 45 runs) |
Sudurpaschim Royals have won both previous meetings at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The 2024 contest was a low-scoring chase, while the 2025 match saw the Royals defend 139. The record currently favors Sudurpaschim, though Karnali’s strengthened overseas batting in 2026 makes the upcoming fixture more competitive.
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Karnali Yaks Prediction
Sudurpaschim Royals hold a clear edge on head-to-head record and recent pedigree, but Karnali Yaks’ overseas batting additions make this closer than previous meetings. Early-season form, toss, and confirmed playing XIs will be decisive.
Our prediction: Sudurpaschim Royals 60% – Karnali Yaks 40%.
Fantasy Tips
Prioritise players with clear roles and multiple point-scoring routes. Top-order batters and bowlers expected to bowl three or four overs offer the highest floor. All-rounders remain high-value. Adjust after the official playing XI and toss.
Safe Fantasy Picks
- Dipendra Singh Airee (Sudurpaschim Royals)
- Binod Bhandari (Sudurpaschim Royals)
- Sompal Kami (Karnali Yaks)
Higher-Risk, Higher-Reward Picks
- Mark Watt (Karnali Yaks)
Dream11 Team for SPR vs KAY
Wicketkeepers
- Binod Bhandari (Sudurpaschim Royals)
Batters
- Aarif Sheikh (Sudurpaschim Royals)
- Pawan Sarraf (Karnali Yaks)
All-rounders
- Dipendra Singh Airee (Sudurpaschim Royals)
Bowlers
- Sompal Kami (Karnali Yaks)
- Scott Kuggeleijn (Sudurpaschim Royals)
This is a provisional pre-toss team based on expected roles and squad availability. Check the official playing XI, batting order, and toss decision, then adjust selections before locking your team. No fantasy selection guarantees points.
Captain Picks
Captain pick: Dipendra Singh Airee
Captain pick: Sompal Kami
Final Prediction
Sudurpaschim Royals are favored on head-to-head record and overall squad balance, though Karnali’s strengthened overseas options keep the contest competitive. Dipendra Singh Airee is the standout captaincy option.
Predicted winner: Sudurpaschim Royals
Win probability:
- Sudurpaschim Royals – 60%
- Karnali Yaks – 40%
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.