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Match Details: LBL vs PA Fantasy Team
Match No: Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers, 13th T20 Match
Series: Nepal Premier League 2026
Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Time: 4:45 PM IST (5:00 PM Local Time)
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Defending champions Lumbini Lions won their first game easily, and their second game against Chitwan was washed out. Pokhara Avengers have lost both their games and need a win.
Recent Form
Lumbini Lions:
- 31 Oct vs Chitwan Rhinos, Kirtipur: Abandoned because of rain without a ball bowled.
- 26 Oct vs Sudurpaschim Royals: 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 4/22, Sher Malla 3/11, Tilak Bhandari 1/18, Shadley van Schalkwyk 1/19. Sher Malla was Player of the Match.
Pokhara Avengers:
- 1 Nov vs Janakpur Bolts, Kirtipur: Lost by 9 runs. Janakpur 147/7, Pokhara 138/9. Kushal Bhurtel 35 off 24, Bipin Acharya 20 off 19, Bipin Khatri 17 not out off 14, Kiran Thagunna 15 off 5. Shakib Al Hasan 3/15, Chamika Karunaratne 2/23, Mahedi Hasan 1/24.
- 28 Oct vs Sudurpaschim Royals: Lost by 6 wickets. Pokhara 145/7, Sudurpaschim 148/4 in 16.5 overs. Arjun Gharti 40 not out off 25, Mahedi Hasan 32 off 21, Kushal Bhurtel 21 off 17.
Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbini Lions | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Pokhara Avengers | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
LBL vs PA Head To Head
The two teams have won 2 games each in their last 4 meetings. Lumbini won the last one in NPL 2025.
LBL vs PA Squads
Lumbini Lions: Rohit Paudel (C), Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Aasif Sheikh (WK), D’Arcy Short, Sundeep Jora, Dilip Nath, Aakash Tripathi, Shamim Hossain, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Tilak Bhandari, Kishore Mahato, Sher Malla, Arniko Yadav, Ruben Trumpelmann, Dinesh Adhikari, Abhishesh Gautam, Durgesh Gupta, Ajay Chauhan
Pokhara Avengers (players used this season): Kushal Bhurtel (C), Arjun Gharti (WK), Dinesh Kharel, Mahedi Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan, Kiran Thagunna, Mohammad Saifuddin, Chamika Karunaratne, Bipin Acharya, Bipin Khatri, Pratik Pokharel, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Team news: Ruben Trumpelmann played for Namibia against Ireland until 1 November. Arjun Gharti kept wicket for Pokhara on Sunday.
Pitch Report
Kirtipur has hosted 8 T20s in recent seasons. The average first innings score is 134, and batting first and chasing have both won 50% of games. Lumbini bowled Sudurpaschim out for 87 here in the first game.
For fantasy, pick spinners and the top order batters. Around 145 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be clear and mild in Kirtipur on Tuesday evening, around 18°C, with a 15% chance of rain. A full game is expected.
Probable Playing XIs
Lumbini Lions: D’Arcy Short, Aasif Sheikh, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Shamim Hossain, Tilak Bhandari, Sundeep Jora, Dilip Nath, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Kishore Mahato, Sher Malla
Pokhara Avengers: Dinesh Kharel, Mahedi Hasan, Kushal Bhurtel (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Arjun Gharti (wk), Kiran Thagunna, Mohammad Saifuddin, Chamika Karunaratne, Bipin Acharya, Bipin Khatri, Pratik Pokharel
Lumbini’s XI is the one from their first game. Pokhara’s XI is the one from Sunday. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Shakib Al Hasan (PKA, all rounder): 3/15 in four overs on Sunday.
- Kishore Mahato (LBL, all rounder): 4/22 in four overs in the first game.
- D’Arcy Short (LBL, batter): 40 off 18 at the top in the first game.
- Sher Malla (LBL, bowler): 3/11 in four overs. Player of the Match.
- Kushal Bhurtel (PKA, batter): 21 and 35 in his two games. Pokhara captain.
- Mahedi Hasan (PKA, all rounder): 32 off 21 and 1/24 in his two games.
- Arjun Gharti (PKA, wicketkeeper): 40 not out off 25 against Sudurpaschim.
LBL vs PA Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Aasif Sheikh, Arjun Gharti
Batters: D’Arcy Short, Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel
All rounders: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Kishore Mahato (Vc), Mahedi Hasan, Tilak Bhandari
Bowlers: Sher Malla, Chamika Karunaratne
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan. An all rounder who took 3/15 on Sunday.
Vice captain: Kishore Mahato. An all rounder who took 4/22 in the first game.
LBL vs PA Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Niroshan Dickwella, Arjun Gharti
Batters: D’Arcy Short (Vc), Kushal Bhurtel, Kiran Thagunna
All rounders: Kishore Mahato (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Shadley van Schalkwyk
Bowlers: Sher Malla, Chamika Karunaratne, Mohammad Saifuddin
Captain: Kishore Mahato. An all rounder who took 4/22 in the first game.
Vice captain: D’Arcy Short. 40 off 18 in the first game. Few people will make him vice captain.
Differentials: Kiran Thagunna hit 15 off 5 on Sunday. Shadley van Schalkwyk took 1/19 in the first game.
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Match Prediction
Lumbini are the defending champions, and their bowlers were superb in the first game. Pokhara have lost both games, but Shakib and Bhurtel are in decent touch. Our pick is Lumbini Lions to win.
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LBL vs PA Fantasy Team 2026: FAQs
Who will win Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers today?
Lumbini are the defending champions and have not lost yet. We pick Lumbini Lions.
What is the LBL vs PKA fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Shakib Al Hasan as captain and Kishore Mahato as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Kishore Mahato as captain and D’Arcy Short as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Kirtipur?
The average first innings score is 134, and batting first and chasing have both won 50% of games. Around 145 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers?
Lumbini should keep the XI from their first game, and Pokhara should keep the side from Sunday. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for LBL vs PKA?
Shakib Al Hasan and Kishore Mahato are the best all rounder picks. D’Arcy Short is the best batting pick, and Sher Malla the best bowling pick.
What time does Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers start?
The match starts at 4:45 PM IST on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. That is 5:00 PM local time in Kirtipur.
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