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LBL vs CWR Fantasy Team – Match Details
Match: Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos, 7th Match
Series: Nepal Premier League 2026
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Time: 12:15 PM IST (12:30 PM local time)
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Nepal
Both teams won their first game. Defending champions Lumbini Lions bowled Sudurpaschim out for 87 and won with 61 balls left. Chitwan Rhinos beat Biratnagar Kings by 8 runs, with Dawid Malan making 70.
Recent Form
Lumbini Lions:
- 26 Oct vs Sudurpaschim Royals, Kirtipur: Won by 7 wickets. Sudurpaschim 87 all out in 17.2 overs, Lumbini 88/3 in 9.5 overs. D’Arcy Short 40 off 18, Aasif Sheikh 32 off 25. Kishore Mahato 4/14, Sher Malla 3/11, Tilak Bhandari 1/18.
Chitwan Rhinos:
- 27 Oct vs Biratnagar Kings, Kirtipur: Won by 8 runs. Chitwan 157/3, Biratnagar 149 all out in 19.3 overs. Dawid Malan 70 off 50, Ravi Bopara 31 off 26, Dan Mousley 29 off 22. Kamal Singh Airee 4/26, Rijan Dhakal 2/25, Ranjeet Kumar 1/12.
Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbini Lions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chitwan Rhinos | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
LBL vs CWR Head To Head
We could not find a recent head to head record between these two teams.
LBL vs CHR Squads
Lumbini Lions: Rohit Paudel (C), Niroshan Dickwella (WK), D’Arcy Short, Aasif Sheikh, Shamim Hossain, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Kishore Mahato, Sher Malla, Tilak Bhandari, Sundeep Jora, Aakash Tripathi, Dilip Nath, Arniko Yadav, Abhishesh Gautam, Ajay Chauhan, Ruben Trumpelmann, Dinesh Adhikari, Durgesh Gupta
Chitwan Rhinos: Ravi Bopara (C), Arjun Saud (WK), Dawid Malan, Dan Mousley, Dev Khanal, Kamal Singh Airee, Rijan Dhakal, Ranjeet Kumar, Kushal Malla, Bipin Rawal, Usama Mir, Mousom Dhakal, Bibek Yadav, Gautam KC, Deepak Bohara, Ashok Dhami, Salauddin Khan
Team news: Ravi Bopara captained Chitwan in their first game. Ruben Trumpelmann is listed with Lumbini, but he is playing for Namibia against Ireland until 1 November.
Pitch Report
Kirtipur has given low scores this season. First innings totals so far have been 87, 157, 132, 145 and 115, and Sudurpaschim chased 146 in the 4th game. Spinners have taken 55% of the wickets in the last 10 games here.
For fantasy, pick bowlers from both sides and openers who attack early. Around 145 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It should be mostly cloudy and mild in Kirtipur, around 25°C, with almost no chance of rain.
Probable Playing XIs
Lumbini Lions: D’Arcy Short, Aasif Sheikh, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Shamim Hossain, Sundeep Jora, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Dinesh Adhikari, Tilak Bhandari, Kishore Mahato, Sher Malla
Chitwan Rhinos: Dawid Malan, Dan Mousley, Dev Khanal, Ravi Bopara (c), Arjun Saud (wk), Kushal Malla, Bipin Rawal, Kamal Singh Airee, Usama Mir, Rijan Dhakal, Ranjeet Kumar
We confirmed most of both XIs from their first games, but not all eleven. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Dawid Malan (CWR, batter): 70 off 50 against Biratnagar.
- Kishore Mahato (LBL, bowler): 4/14 in four overs against Sudurpaschim.
- Kamal Singh Airee (CWR, bowler): 4/26 against Biratnagar.
- D’Arcy Short (LBL, all rounder): 40 off 18 against Sudurpaschim.
- Sher Malla (LBL, bowler): 3/11 in four overs. Player of the Match.
- Ravi Bopara (CWR, all rounder): 31 off 26 and Chitwan captain.
- Aasif Sheikh (LBL, batter): 32 off 25 against Sudurpaschim.
LBL vs CWR Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Niroshan Dickwella
Batters: Dawid Malan (Vc), Aasif Sheikh, Dan Mousley
All rounders: D’Arcy Short (C), Ravi Bopara
Bowlers: Kishore Mahato, Sher Malla, Kamal Singh Airee, Rijan Dhakal, Tilak Bhandari
Captain: D’Arcy Short. An all rounder who hit 40 off 18 in the first game and bowls spin.
Vice captain: Dawid Malan. 70 off 50 against Biratnagar.
LBL vs CWR Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Niroshan Dickwella, Arjun Saud
Batters: Dawid Malan, Rohit Paudel
All rounders: D’Arcy Short, Ravi Bopara (C), Kushal Malla
Bowlers: Kishore Mahato, Kamal Singh Airee (Vc), Usama Mir, Ranjeet Kumar
Captain: Ravi Bopara. An all rounder who made 31 and leads Chitwan. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Kamal Singh Airee. 4/26 against Biratnagar.
Differentials: Ranjeet Kumar took 1/12 in three overs. Rohit Paudel took a wicket and finished the chase in the first game.
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Match Prediction
Lumbini’s bowlers were superb in their first game, and they are the defending champions. Chitwan have a strong top order with Malan and Bopara, and Airee bowled very well. Our pick is Lumbini Lions to win, but it should be close.
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LBL vs CWR Fantasy Team – FAQs
Who will win Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos today?
Lumbini are the defending champions and won their first game easily. We pick Lumbini Lions.
What is the LBL vs CWR Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with D’Arcy Short as captain and Dawid Malan as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Ravi Bopara as captain and Kamal Singh Airee as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Kirtipur?
Scores have been low this season, with most first innings totals between 87 and 157. Around 145 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos?
Both teams should keep most of the side from their first game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for LBL vs CWR?
D’Arcy Short and Ravi Bopara are the best all rounder picks. Dawid Malan is the best batting pick, and Kishore Mahato the best bowling pick.
What time does Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos start?
The match starts at 12:15 PM IST on Saturday, 31 October 2026. That is 12:30 PM local time in Kirtipur.
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