# Nepal Premier League: Lumbini Lions face Biratnagar Kings
_Lumbini Lions are second in the Nepal Premier League points table ahead of their match against Biratnagar Kings._

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- Author: Sapna Pandey, Sports writer (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/sapna-pandey)
- Published: 2026-11-14T03:47:09.551Z
- Section: Cricket > International
- Topics: cricket, Nepal Premier League, Lumbini Lions, Biratnagar Kings
## Summary

Lumbini Lions play Biratnagar Kings in the 26th match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on 14 November. Cricketworld reported that Lumbini Lions are second on the points table with four wins and one loss.

## Key takeaways

- Lumbini Lions have four wins, one loss and nine points.
- Biratnagar Kings have three wins, three losses and six points.
- The match is on 14 November at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
- Lokesh Bam is Biratnagar Kings' top run scorer with 227 runs.
- D'Arcy Short is Lumbini Lions' top run scorer with 103 runs.

## Article

Lumbini Lions play Biratnagar Kings in the 26th match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on 14 November. 421. 524.

The third season of the Nepal Premier League started on 26 October and finishes on 21 November. Eight franchises play seven league games each at the same ground in Kirtipur, with the top four advancing to the playoffs on 17 November.

The structure follows the IPL model. Qualifier 1 pits first against second, with the winner going straight to the final. Third and fourth meet in the Eliminator, and the loser of Qualifier 1 faces the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2 for the second place in the final on 21 November.

Biratnagar Kings won their previous match against Pokhara Avengers by four wickets. Pokhara Avengers batted first and were bowled out for 132. During the chase, Biratnagar Kings lost the key wickets of Imran Sheikh and Charith Asalanka early. Lokesh Bam scored 33 runs and Basir Ahamad made 37. Isuru Udana hit 25 runs off 12 balls to help Biratnagar Kings finish in the last over with four wickets in hand.

Lumbini Lions won their previous match against Karnali Yaks by four wickets. Karnali Yaks batted first and were bowled out for 105. During the chase, Lumbini Lions lost three early wickets. D'Arcy Short made 46 runs off 34 deliveries while Dilip Nath stayed not out at 28 to take Lumbini Lions home in the 17th over with four wickets in hand.

Lokesh Bam is Biratnagar Kings' top run scorer with 227 runs, and Angelo Mathews is their top wicket taker with eight wickets. D'Arcy Short has scored 103 runs for Lumbini Lions, and Sher Malla has taken nine wickets for them.

The average first innings total at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in the Nepal Premier League is 157, while the average second innings total is 137.

### Nepal Premier League 2026 standings for the two teams

| Team | Position | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lumbini Lions | 2nd | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1.421 |
| Biratnagar Kings | 4th | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.524 |

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### Sources

- [cricketworld.com](https://www.cricketworld.com/match-predictions-nepal-premier-league-2026-26th-match-biratnagar-kings-vs-lumbini-lions-14th-november/114337.htm)
- [sportingnews.com](https://www.sportingnews.com/in/cricket/news/nepal-premier-league-2026-schedule-times-results-points-table/71db815649e48def210f7f79)
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